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The United States previously supplied Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems as part of military assistance. The possibility of local production of these systems on Ukrainian territory is now being discussed to strengthen defense and reduce dependence on external supplies.
Washington and Kyiv will discuss the possibility of producing Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) on Ukrainian territory. US President Donald Trump spoke about this at a meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, TASS writes.
"Maybe. We are discussing this. We will discuss this now,” the head of the White House noted during a conversation with reporters.
Earlier, Donald Trump spoke about the possible transfer of licenses for Patriot to Ukraine. The journalist asked the American leader whether Zelensky would receive the Patriot air defense system and licenses for them. “A less advanced version,” replied the head of the White House.
Prior to this, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Kyiv would need several years to build factories for the production of the Patriot air defense system even if it received a license from the United States.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US and Ukraine will sign a preliminary agreement to license the production of Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine over the next 3-6 months
Likely · Within months
The first locally produced components of the Patriot air defense system will appear in Ukraine no earlier than 2-3 years after receiving a license
Possible · Within years

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