Pentagon delays Ukraine Patriot missile production license, slowing air defense buildup

The US has stalled licensing for Ukraine to locally produce Patriot interceptor missiles, despite slow US deliveries and ongoing Russian ballistic missile strikes on Ukrainian cities. The delay undermines Ukraine's efforts to secure its air defense supply chain and protect critical infrastructure. Uncertainty remains over the reason for the hold and the timeline for approval.

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