Zelenskyy: ‘We want to order 25 Patriot’ air defense systems from US
"These systems are produced over several years, and we would not want to wait," the Ukrainian president said.
Glass ‘half full’: Army likely to reverse course, go for next-gen Patriot interceptor after all
“There are some aspects of the LTFI program that are still somewhat pre-decisional, but I believe that we will get support for the program, and I may be in a position this time next year to begin program of record execution,” Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano said.
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Back to Key West: The Army must own air base defense, not chase Air Force missions
The Army must return to its Key West roots, writes Lt. Col. Grant “SWAT” Georgulis in this op-ed, and allow the Air Force to focus on air dominance.
Denmark picks Europe’s SAMP/T for long-range air defense, shuns Patriot
The twin track approach fits with a national plan to develop a multi-layered air defense network and marks Copenhagen’s largest defense investment to date.
Washington diverts Patriots bound for Switzerland to support Ukraine
“Countries now supplying weapons systems to Ukraine will be able to replace them faster,” according to the Swiss announcement.
Ukraine battalion commander: More air defenses, deep strike permissions opens way to victory
Maj. Oleh Shyriaiev, Commander of Ukraine’s 225th Separate Assault Battalion, told Breaking Defense that Washington opening up deep strikes into Russia gives Ukraine a "chance" at victory.
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Trump announces plan to sell NATO countries weapons for Ukraine
“This is, again, Europeans stepping up. ... This is only the first wave, there will be more,” said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Denmark eyes additional F-35 fighter jets, Patriot aid breakthrough for Ukraine
"I think [President Donald] Trump is on the right path here. I think he has promised that would be a possibility, we are talking in these hours about 10 Patriot systems," said Denmark’s Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen.
Lockheed seeks European partners for missile production crunch
“There's plenty of work to go around, around the globe, so we're looking for those strategic partnerships to help us complete our mission,” said Lockheed executive Jason Reynolds.
US defense industry could struggle to sell to new German government: Analysts
Though he has still to formally take up office, Freidrich Merz, the CDU’s choice for chancellor, has proposed securing “independence” from the US, criticised “America first” doctrine and said he is prepared for the “worst case scenario” implying a future where the US would no longer be considered a trusted ally.
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Raytheon secures near $1B Patriot order from Romania
Patriot has been credited with shooting down Russian Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles during the war in Ukraine, but delivery delays have been a point of tension in recent months.
US, allies must rebuild air forces, invest in drones to counter China’s missile threat to runways: Stimson
The Stimson study predicts that the US "would likely run out of Patriot and THAAD interceptors within the first 24 hours of a military conflict."
‘Everybody’s going to have to figure this out’: Army, Air Force debate base defense amid new threats
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently suggested his service could take over the task of defending its air bases from the Army, as long as adequate funding was provided.
INDOPACOM’s Paparo acknowledges stockpile shortages may impact his readiness
The concern of whether sending aid to Ukraine will hamper the United States's ability to counter China has gained a significant audience in portions of the GOP.