Overview
- U.S. officials approved a potential package to sustain Ukraine’s Patriot air defenses, covering maintenance, spare parts, and related equipment.
- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Kyiv requested an upgrade of Patriot M901 launchers to the M903 configuration.
- The notification to Congress triggers a 30‑day review period during which lawmakers could block the transaction.
- The estimated value of the package is $105 million, with RTX identified in local reporting as the main contractor.
- The State Department said the move supports U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives and will not degrade U.S. defense readiness.