Trump says he will allow Ukraine to make its own Patriot missiles
Summary
President Donald Trump told Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky that the United States would grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense missiles. These missiles help Ukraine defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks. Trump did not give a timeline for when Ukraine could start making the missiles.Key Facts
- President Trump announced the US will license Ukraine to make Patriot air-defense missiles.
- Patriot missiles can shoot down Russian ballistic missiles attacking Ukraine.
- The announcement was made during the NATO summit in Ankara.
- Ukraine has been asking for more Patriot missiles to protect itself.
- Lockheed Martin is the main company that makes Patriot missiles.
- It is unclear if the missiles will be made in Ukraine or another country.
- Building Patriot missiles could take up to 24 months, with the engine needing 30 months.
- Trump said some Patriot missiles could be sent to Ukraine immediately, but the US also needs some for its own defense.
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