Ukraine Formally Requests U.S. License to Manufacture PATRIOT Missiles Domestically
Ukraine has formally asked the United States for permission to manufacture PATRIOT interceptors inside the country. The move targets a global shortage of missiles used to counter Russian ballistic attacks.
thehindu.comUkraine has formally requested a license from the United States to produce PATRIOT missiles on its own territory. The license would permit Ukrainian manufacturers to build the interceptors that defend against Russian ballistic missiles. PATRIOT interceptors remain in short supply worldwide.
The systems are currently used to intercept incoming Russian ballistic missiles. @Osinttechnical reported the request, citing the need for expanded domestic output to address constrained global stocks of the interceptors.
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