Patriot missile license a 'long-term' investment for Ukraine – but can it afford the wait?
Summary
President Donald Trump has announced he will approve a license for Ukraine to produce its own Patriot missile interceptors. This decision could help Ukraine defend itself against Russian missile attacks, but experts say it will take a long time before Ukraine can actually build and use these missiles.Key Facts
- President Trump announced on July 9 that he will allow Ukraine to make its own Patriot missile interceptors.
- Ukraine is running low on Patriot missiles, which are needed to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks.
- Russia has increased its missile attacks partly because Ukraine has fewer interceptors to stop them.
- Ukraine’s missile defenses failed on July 6 when 23 ballistic missiles were launched at Kyiv, killing at least 22 people.
- Many countries, especially in Europe and Asia, are also trying to buy Patriots to replace those given to Ukraine.
- Germany is investing billions to produce more Patriot missile systems.
- Approving the license will take at least 6 months to a year due to strict export controls and paperwork.
- Only after this process will the manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, be able to grant Ukraine the license to produce the missiles.
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