World · 8 July 2026
Trump announces Ukraine to get license to produce Patriot missiles
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US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Ukraine will receive a license to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, a key request from Kyiv. This authorization, established in Ankara during the NATO summit, is intended to assist Ukraine in its defense against Russia's escalating ballistic missile assaults. Trump stated his expectation of a positive outcome, despite not yet having notified defense manufacturers Lockheed Martin and RTX Corporation.
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