A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defense systems, but experts warn the process could take years and the license may not cover full system production. Ukrainian officials and U.S. diplomats must finalize arrangements, with unclear details on whether the license includes missiles, launchers, or components. U.S. defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon currently produce Patriot interceptor missiles.