Patriot systems

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

Ukraine used $30 million worth of missiles to counter Russia’s Feb. 12 attack

Ukrainian air defenses fired 10 Patriot interceptor missiles, valued at $30 million, to shoot down six incoming Russian ballistic missiles over Kyiv on Feb. 12, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

12 February 2025, 11:38 PM

Germany to deploy Patriot systems near Ukraine border in January

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Germany will deploy Patriot air defense systems near Ukraine’s border in Rzeszow, Poland, this January, according to Radio Liberty on Jan. 14.

14 January 2025, 03:55 PM

Germany sends ‘world’s most advanced’ RCH 155 howitzer to Ukraine

Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has delivered the first of 54 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers to Ukraine, boosting the Defense Forces’ artillery, Stuttgarter Zeitung reported on Jan. 13.

13 January 2025, 04:19 PM

Ukraine needs at least 10 more Patriot systems to secure its airspace — Zelenskyy

Kyiv’s Western partners would have to supply 10-12 additional Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to protect its critical infrastructure from relentless Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 10.

10 December 2024, 09:17 PM

Ukraine to get sixth IRIS-T air defense system and Patriot units in December — German Chancellor

Germany will deliver a sixth IRIS-T air defense system, along with launchers for Patriot and Gepard self-propelled guns, to Ukraine in December 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced during a press conference in Kyiv following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Dec. 1.

2 December 2024, 06:35 PM

Russian Kedr missiles: Ukraine explores post-split interception strategies

The Ukrainian Air Force is exploring ways to intercept Russian Kedr ballistic missiles after they split into six warheads during flight, a source in Ukraine's defense and security sector told NV.

23 November 2024, 10:10 AM

Kinzhal missiles aimed at Khmelnytskyi Oblast intercepted over Kyiv

Early in the morning of Oct. 7, Russia attacked Ukraine using three Kinzhal (Kh-47M2) hypersonic missiles launched from a MiG-31K aircraft that took off from the Savasleyka airfield in Russia's Tambov Oblast.

7 October 2024, 08:32 PM

Russia strikes Kyiv with Kinzhal missiles for the first time since August

Ukraine issued a large-scale air raid alert after Russian MiG-31K fighters launched Kinzhal missiles over Kyiv and the Starokostyantyniv air base in Khmelnytskyi Oblast on the morning of Oct. 7.

7 October 2024, 11:22 AM

Netherlands to send three Patriot launchers to Ukraine

The Netherlands plans to send Ukraine three launchers for the Patriot air defense system and is seeking additional components to complete the system, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said in an interview with Delfi on Sept. 23.

23 September 2024, 02:34 PM

Ukraine seeks Italian mediation to secure Patriot systems from U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to act as a mediator in negotiations with the United States on the supply of Patriot air defense systems, the newspaper Messaggero wrote on Sept. 8, citing sources.

9 September 2024, 08:39 AM

Romanian lawmakers greenlight Patriot system transfer to Ukraine

The lower house of the Romanian Parliament approved a bill on Sept. 3, that allows the transfer of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, according to Reuters.

3 September 2024, 06:45 PM

Romanian Senate approves transfer of Patriot to Ukraine

The upper chamber of the Romanian parliament has approved a government bill to transfer a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine, Romanian outlet Agerpres reported on Sept. 2.

2 September 2024, 09:25 PM

Romania backs draft law to transfer Patriot air defense to Ukraine

The Romanian government approved a draft law to transfer Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, Reuters reports on Sept. 2.

2 September 2024, 04:48 PM

Romanian parliament to vote on transferring Patriot battery to Ukraine

Romania’s Defense Ministry has requested a permission from the Romanian parliament to transfer a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, RFE/RL reported on Aug. 30.

30 August 2024, 09:37 PM

Delivery of promised Patriot systems to Ukraine faces delays, Ukrainian Foreign Minister says

There is a "gap" between the announcement of military aid and its actual arrival, specifically in Patriot air defense systems arrival, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said ahead of an informal FM meeting in Brussels on Aug. 29.

29 August 2024, 02:17 PM

Germany to receive $478 million reimbursement for Patriot missiles sent to Ukraine

American defense company Raytheon secured a $478 million contract with NATO's Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to supply Germany with Patriot GEM-T missiles, replacing those provided to Ukraine, press service of RTX, Raytheon's parent company, reported on Aug. 6.

7 August 2024, 01:33 PM

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