Trump to Ask Defense Firms to Produce Weapons Under License in Europe and Ukraine
نظرة سريعة
- President Trump plans to ask defense companies to produce weapons under license in Europe and Ukraine, as US stocks are depleted from the Iran conflict.
- He has informed allies he will explore licensing options, including Ukraine's request for Patriot missile production.
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لماذا يهم
The US is reportedly looking to license defense companies to produce weapons in Europe and Ukraine due to depleted stocks from the Iran conflict. This includes considering Ukraine's request for Patriot missile production.
According to the news agency, the US has burned through its stocks during the Iran conflict and it will take time to boost production
NEW YORK, June 18. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump plans to ask defense companies to produce weapons under license in Europe and Ukraine, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
According to the news outlet, the US has burned through its stocks during the Iran conflict and it will take time to boost production. That said, the US president has told allies that he will look into licensing possibilities.
Earlier, Trump stated that his administration would consider Ukraine’s request for permission to produce Patriot missiles.
Russia has repeatedly said that flooding Ukraine with weapons will only prolong the conflict.
أسئلة مفتوحة
- Which specific defense companies will be approached?
- What are the terms of the licensing agreements?
- What is Russia's specific reaction beyond prolonging conflict?
