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Ukraine to Receive Refurbished Patriot System as Allies Negotiate Additional Aid

The U.S. is set to deliver a refurbished Israeli Patriot air-defense system this summer, while discussions continue on securing another battery from Germany before the NATO summit.

A launcher of a Patriot air defence system of the Ukrainian Air Forces is seen on the ground, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
German and Ukrainian soldiers stand in front of "Patriot" anti-aircraft missile systems during the visit of Ukrainian President Zelensky to a military training area on June 11, 2024.
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Overview

  • The U.S. will send a refurbished Patriot air-defense system, previously stationed in Israel, to Ukraine by summer 2025 to bolster its air defenses.
  • Western allies, including Germany, are in talks to provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot system, with hopes of finalizing a deal by the end of June ahead of the NATO summit.
  • Ukraine currently fields eight Patriot systems, six of which are operational, and the planned additions would bring the total to ten systems, primarily to protect Kyiv from intensified Russian attacks.
  • The transfer of Patriot systems is subject to U.S. export regulations, requiring approval even when systems are provided by allied nations like Germany or Greece.
  • Russia’s recent escalation of missile and drone attacks, including a deadly strike on Kyiv in April, underscores the urgency for Ukraine to enhance its air defense capabilities.