US-Ukraine Patriot missile co-production deal delayed past winter, says US envoy
A joint US-Ukraine deal to produce Patriot air defence interceptor missiles will not be finalized before winter, according to US Envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker.
The United States and Ukraine will not reach an agreement to jointly produce Patriot air defence interceptor missiles prior to this winter, according to US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker.
Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Whitaker explained that establishing long-term manufacturing agreements requires extensive lead time, making a finalised deal unlikely before winter sets in. However, he noted that collaborative efforts with Ukraine and European allies to co-produce other types of air defence equipment remain actively underway.
Kyiv has repeatedly requested expanded air defence capabilities and domestic manufacturing partnerships to protect its critical infrastructure against continuous aerial bombardment.
Sources: MIA (Media Information Agency), Sloboden Pečat
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