Patriot systems

Unclear what Trump meant by ‘17 Patriots’ for Ukraine, HUR says

Ukrainian officials are unsure what U.S. President Donald Trump meant when he said Ukraine could soon receive 17 Patriot air defense systems, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence deputy head Vadym Skibitskyi said on July 15.

16 July 2025, 01:09 AM

Ukraine may get deep-strike missiles that could hit Russian targets

As part of a new military aid plan for Ukraine, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump may consider supplying long-range missiles capable of striking targets inside Russia, including Moscow, according to Militarnyi on July 14.

14 July 2025, 06:36 PM

Germany to fund long-range Patriot missiles for Ukraine

Germany has allocated funding in the high hundreds of millions of euros to purchase long-range missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems, General Christian Freuding, coordinator of the Ukraine Assistance Headquarters, told ZDF on July 13.

13 July 2025, 10:59 AM

Ukraine needs way more than 10 Patriot missiles as Russian strikes intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump’s promise to supply Ukraine with 10 interceptors for Patriot air defense systems represents a gesture of little significance, a senior Ukrainian Air Force officer told The Times on July 9.

10 July 2025, 01:22 AM

Trump open to supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine, cites concern for civilian lives

The United States is considering supplying Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One on July 4.

5 July 2025, 12:25 PM

Hopes rise for renewed Patriot missile deliveries after Zelenskyy–Trump call — reports

Hopes have emerged for the resumption of Patriot missile deliveries to Kyiv following a phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump, Reuters reported on July 4, citing sources.

5 July 2025, 10:55 AM

Trump and Zelenskyy to hold call amid paused U.S. aid

Washington and Kyiv are working to arrange a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid the recent shifts in U.S. military aid supplies, Politico reported, citing sources, on July 2.

3 July 2025, 01:46 PM

30 PAC-3 interceptors stuck in Poland as U.S. cuts aid to Ukraine

A shipment of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, currently held in Poland after Washington’s decision to halt further deliveries to Kyiv, includes Patriot missiles and thousands of 155mm shells, NPR journalist Tom Bowman said July 2.

3 July 2025, 02:08 AM

‘Good meeting’ with Trump, Zelenskyy says after NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked U.S. President Donald Trump to sell Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and congratulated the United States on its operation against Iran’s nuclear program, Zelenskyy said on June 25.

25 June 2025, 08:31 PM

NATO is working to secure additional air defense for Ukraine, but the number of companies that produce them is low — Mark Rutte

Ukraine needs more air defense systems, and the current number of deliveries is not enough to guarantee its security, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during a briefing for journalists before the summit in The Hague on June 23.

23 June 2025, 06:59 PM

U.S. backs Ukraine’s air defense efforts, denies blocking Patriot sales

The United States supports efforts to equip Ukraine with air defense systems needed to repel Russia’s massive attacks, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said during a briefing on June 10.

11 June 2025, 10:14 AM

Patriot remains effective against upgraded Russian missiles

Russia has updated its ballistic missiles to enable them to perform terminal trajectory adjustments, but Patriot air defense systems are still successfully intercepting them, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said on May 27.

28 May 2025, 01:24 AM

Germany to send older Patriot missiles to Ukraine, less effective against ballistic threats

Germany plans to send Ukraine its older Patriot missiles, which are less capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, The Washington Post reported on May 26, citing a European diplomat.

27 May 2025, 10:39 AM

Greece denies plans to give Ukraine Patriot battery

The Greek government is not considering supplying Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems, Reuters reported on May 5, citing an unnamed Greek official.

5 May 2025, 10:22 PM

Western allies work to secure more Patriots for Ukraine

Western allies are in talks to provide Ukraine with more Patriot air defense systems, Reuters reported on May 5.

5 May 2025, 04:41 PM

Zelenskyy calls for more air defense after Russian missile strike on Kharkiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Kyiv’s international partners—particularly the United States—to provide more air defense systems after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kharkiv.

19 April 2025, 12:39 AM

Germany sends new military aid to Ukraine, including air defense missiles and drones

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new military aid package that includes ammunition, air defense missiles, and drones. The announcement was made on the German government's website on Monday, March 17.

17 March 2025, 05:31 PM

ISW: Ukraine can hold front, but US aid halt will take toll

The suspension of US military aid to Ukraine will not immediately threaten the frontlines, but the consequences will become more severe over time, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 4.

5 March 2025, 09:35 AM

Military expert: Ukraine has the potential to build its own air defense

Ukraine currently lacks experience in producing its own air defense systems and has primarily focused on upgrading existing platforms, according to military expert and aviation historian Mykhailo Zhirohov. In an interview with NV on Feb. 15., Zhirohov shared his insights on Ukraine’s potential to develop and manufacture its own air defense systems.

20 February 2025, 04:15 PM

Zelenskyy stresses need for missile license to boost Ukraine’s air defense

Ukraine lacks air defense missiles and needs a license to produce Patriot system missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 19.

19 February 2025, 05:35 PM

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