Patriot PAC-3
Coverage of Patriot PAC-3 in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine’s New Defense Minister Hits Up the US, Germany and Britain for Help vs. Russian Missiles
Ukraine’s new Defense Minister Oleksii Khmara sought military support from the US, Germany, and Britain to address a shortage of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors amid threats from Russian ballistic missiles. Discussions with the Trump administration did not result in new agreements for air defense assistance.
- Europeans to partner with Kyiv on homegrown missile defense
Nine European countries have agreed to support Ukraine's Project Freyja, a domestic missile defense system aimed at reducing reliance on U.S. technology. The initiative involves integrating NATO-standard systems and faces technical challenges, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeking 300 Patriot interceptors for winter defense.
- Ukraine couldn't stop a Russian ballistic missile barrage. Officials say Patriot interceptors are running out.
Ukrainian officials reported running out of Patriot interceptors after a Russian attack involving 23 ballistic missiles, which penetrated air defenses and caused casualties. Ukraine's air force intercepted most threats but failed to stop any ballistic missiles, highlighting a critical shortage of US-made Patriot PAC-3 interceptors.