Patriot air defence systems
Coverage of Patriot air defence systems in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine insists Japan’s pacifist rules permit Patriot missile help
Ukraine seeks Japan's cooperation to produce Patriot air defence systems under a US license, citing Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' expertise. An aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Sergiy Kyslytsya, confirmed ongoing political dialogue with Japan, a country authorized to build the Patriot missile system.
- Can Ukraine really build its own Patriots?
Donald Trump’s promise to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defence systems could strengthen Kyiv’s capabilities in the long term, but experts warn it will not solve immediate battlefield needs. Building production lines, training workers, and securing supplies could take years as Ukraine faces daily Russian attacks.
- US gives Ukraine licence to build Patriot missiles for its air defence system
The US granted Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian missile attacks. The decision was announced during a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO summit, following Russian strikes that killed at least seven people.