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US freezes air defense, other key weapons shipments to Kyiv

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a pause in missile and ammunition deliveries to Kyiv, including Patriot interceptors vital for Ukraine’s air defenses, amid one of Russia’s biggest aerial attack campaigns of the war, Defense Express reported on July 2.

2 July 2025, 11:02 AM

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

Germany wants to buy Patriot systems for Ukraine

Berlin is launching a program to purchase Patriot air defense systems from other countries before transferring them to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on June 4.

4 June 2025, 09:38 PM

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

Romanian presidential candidate vows no more aid to Ukraine, demands payback for Patriot

George Simion, the far-right frontrunner in Romania’s presidential race, claimed that he will demand compensation from Ukraine for the Patriot air defense system and other assistance, local outlet Digi24 wrote on May 8.

9 May 2025, 09:00 AM

Expert outlines weapons needed for Ukraine’s air defense

Ukraine cannot rely solely on Patriot missile systems to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks due to their high cost and limited availability, according to Anatoliy Khrapchynskyi, an aviation expert, former Ukrainian Air Force officer, and deputy director of a miltech company, in an NV interview titled If there’s no Patriot.

18 April 2025, 01:06 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine still hasn’t received Patriot systems promised at NATO summit

Ukraine has not received the additional Patriot air defense systems promised during the NATO anniversary summit in Washington, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with CBS on April 14.

14 April 2025, 12:19 PM

US transferring Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine — report

The U.S. military transported approximately 90 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems from a stockpile in Israel to Poland, with plans to then send them to Ukraine, Axios reported on Jan. 28.

28 January 2025, 10:40 PM

New air defense systems will protect only NATO skies, says Polish Defense Minister

The air defense systems Warsaw expects to receive from allies will exclusively protect the airspace of NATO countries, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz told TVN24 on Dec. 4.

4 December 2024, 02:54 PM

Pentagon to send Ukraine 500 interceptor missiles for Patriot and NASAMS – WSJ

The Pentagon will send Ukraine more than 500 interceptor missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS missile defense systems, which are expected to arrive in the coming weeks, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing a senior White House official.

9 November 2024, 02:15 PM

Italy to send second SAMP-T air defense system to Ukraine for ‘protection of population’

Italy will soon provide Ukraine with a second SAMP-T air defense battery.

16 September 2024, 05:45 PM

Pentagon comments on F-16 crash and friendly fire claims

The United States declines to comment on the crash of a Ukrainian F-16 jet, including claims that it may have been downed by a Ukrainian Patriot missile, Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh said during a press briefing on Aug. 29.

30 August 2024, 11:15 AM

Russia warns retaliation if Japan sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned of possible "countermeasures" against Japan if the country's PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system are transferred to Ukraine, Japanese outlet NHK reported on Aug. 1.

1 August 2024, 11:48 PM

US commits $2.2 billion to Patriot and NASAMS ammunition for Ukraine

Washington will spend $2.2 billion to procure interceptor missiles for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems operated by Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on July 3.

4 July 2024, 01:45 AM

Romanian President announces transfer of Patriot system to Ukraine

Romania has agreed to supply Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system, a move announced in a statement on President Klaus Iohannis’s website on June 20.

20 June 2024, 06:25 PM

Germany, allies to deliver 100 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that his country, along with its allies, will deliver 100 additional missiles for Ukraine's Patriot air defense systems.

11 June 2024, 11:24 PM

Zelenskyy reveals consequenses of Russian attack on recreational facility in Kharkiv Oblast

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reminded the world that Russian army is striking Ukraine with missiles, bombs, and artillery every day, and also showed a video of consequences of their attack in Kharkiv Oblast, on his Telegram on May 19.

19 May 2024, 06:30 PM

Why Poland can't provide Ukraine with Patriot systems yet

Poland is currently unable to transfer Patriot missile systems to Ukraine as it is still in the process of receiving the systems it ordered, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on May 14.

14 May 2024, 03:29 PM

Romanian DM ‘very unwilling’ to provide Ukraine with Patriot system – country’s PM

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu claims that Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tîlvăr has serious doubts about providing Ukraine with their Patriot system, Digi24 reported on May 13.

13 May 2024, 11:19 AM

Ukrainian Air Force struggling to counter Russian Kinzhal missiles due to lack of Patriot systems

Russia struck with Kinzhal missiles, which are difficult to intercept, during a massive overnight attack, Illya Yevlash, a spokesperson for the Air Force of Ukraine, said on national television on April 27.

27 April 2024, 05:00 PM

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