Patriot missile interceptors
Coverage of Patriot missile interceptors in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine building Patriots is in Lockheed’s interest, McCaul says
US defense contractors like Lockheed Martin Corp. support Ukraine manufacturing Patriot missile interceptors after President Trump pledged a license. Representative Michael McCaul stated this aligns with contractors' interests and could benefit from Ukrainian advancements in drone technology and military progress.
- The two most important American weapons systems NATO is eager to have
NATO seeks F-35 fighters and Patriot missile interceptors as critical weapons systems. President Donald Trump indicated potential approval for Turkey to purchase F-35s and Ukraine to manufacture Patriots, signaling U.S. commitment to NATO. The U.S. is accelerating Patriot production with Lockheed Martin and Boeing to bolster Ukraine's defenses.
- Patriot missile license a 'long-term' investment for Ukraine – but can it afford the wait?
US President Donald Trump will approve a license for Ukraine to produce Patriot missile interceptors, a potential breakthrough for Kyiv, though experts warn it will not provide an immediate solution.
- US to help Ukraine build Patriot interceptors
President Donald Trump agreed to provide Ukraine with licenses to build Patriot missile interceptors during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Türkiye. The decision, which involves companies like Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp., has not yet been communicated to the manufacturers, and production locations remain under discussion, with European officials suggesting alternatives to Ukraine to avoid targeting by Russia.
- Zelensky pleads with Trump, Congress to supply Patriot missile interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress to supply Patriot missile interceptors to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russia. He highlighted Ukraine's lack of domestic anti-missile defense production.
- US drains critical missile stockpiles in Iran war as yearslong rebuild looms
The U.S. used over half of its Patriot missile interceptors and hundreds of other critical munitions during a 39-day conflict with Iran, raising concerns about future war readiness against peer adversaries. Analysts warn stockpile depletion could strain operations in a prolonged conflict, particularly in the Western Pacific.