PoliticsUkraine to sign contracts for around 1,000 Patriot missiles with partner support and EU loans

Ukraine is preparing contracts for about 1,000 Patriot air-defense missiles, financed through partner assistance and an EU loan, Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara said. He warned deliveries will take time and urged partners to provide interceptors from existing stockpiles before winter. The EU financing would cover U.S.-made PAC-3 interceptors.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-08 19:12Original