US unlikely to finalize Patriot missile deal with Ukraine before winter, NATO envoy says
The US will not complete a Patriot missile co-production deal with Ukraine before winter, though work on other air defense systems continues.
The United States is unlikely to finalize an agreement with Ukraine for the joint production of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles before this winter, according to US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker.
In a recent interview with Fox News, Whitaker indicated that while the Patriot technology arrangement remains pending, cooperation between Washington, Kyiv, and European allies on other air defense systems is proceeding. Ukraine has repeatedly urged Western partners to strengthen its air defense capabilities to shield vital energy infrastructure against potential Russian bombardments during the winter months.
Although the Patriot co-production timeline faces delays, allied nations continue working alongside Ukrainian officials to enhance domestic military manufacturing and supply alternative defensive equipment.
Sources: MIA (Media Information Agency), Sloboden Pečat
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