# Khmara, Drapatyi meet Lockheed Martin delegation in Kyiv amid severe Patriot shortage

https://mins.news/en/item/109323

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-21 11:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/khmara-drapatyi-meet-lockheed-martin-delegation-in-kyiv-amid-severe-patriot-shortage/

> Ukraine’s defense minister and commander-in-chief met a Lockheed Martin delegation in Kyiv to discuss stable arms deliveries, expanded PAC-3 interceptor supplies and further cooperation. The meeting took place as Ukraine faced a worsening Patriot missile shortage and Russia intensified ballistic missile and drone attacks across the country.

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