Rubio: Patriot missile license for Ukraine won't mean quick production

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that granting Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles will not lead to rapid production, citing the sophistication of the weaponry. This tempers expectations of near-term Ukrainian self-sufficiency in air defense, implying continued reliance on US-supplied missiles. The statement signals a cautious approach to technology transfer while maintaining strategic ambiguity on timelines.