Patriot missile shortage forces Ukraine to look for new solutions

Ukraine critically lacks missiles for Patriot - Fedorov

Ukraine has the potential to independently produce anti-ballistic missile systems, but currently faces a critical shortage of missiles for the systems Patriot. This was stated by the Minister of Defence of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov.

Missile deficit

According to the minister, the issue of missile defence remains one of the most pressing for the country.

Fedorov stressed that the shortage of Patriot missiles is critical amid ongoing missile threats.

Reliance on in-house production

At the same time, Ukraine sees an opportunity to develop its own anti-ballistic capabilities.

It is about creating and scaling up the production of relevant complexes with the participation of international partners.

Consortium negotiations

Ukraine is already discussing the format of joint consortia with its allies.

The goal is to speed it up:

• production of anti-ballistic missiles;

• technological cooperation;

• strengthening the air and missile defence system.

Context.

Patriot systems remain a key element in protecting Ukraine's skies from ballistic missile threats.

Against the backdrop of intense attacks, Ukraine is working in parallel to:

• increased supplies from partners;

• localisation of production;

• development of its own defence technologies.