US-Ukraine Patriot missile co-production deal delayed past winter, envoy says
A US-Ukraine agreement to co-produce Patriot air defense missiles will not be ready before winter, according to US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker.
A proposed joint agreement between the United States and Ukraine to co-produce Patriot air defense interceptor missiles will not be finalized before this winter, according to US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker.
In an interview with Fox News, Whitaker explained that establishing long-term defense manufacturing partnerships requires extended lead times. Despite the delay regarding the Patriot system, he emphasized that collaborative efforts between Washington, Kyiv, and European partners are actively progressing to manufacture other air defense technologies.
Ukrainian officials continue to press for expanded air defense support and localized manufacturing capabilities to defend critical infrastructure and energy grids from expected winter aerial attacks.
Sources: MIA (Media Information Agency), Sloboden Pečat
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