Trump grants Kyiv Patriots licences: What’s next in the Russia-Ukraine war? - Al Jazeera
US President Donald Trump has granted Ukraine a license to domestically produce Patriot missile interceptors to bolster their defense against Russian strikes. While the move aims to reduce reliance on US supplies, experts note that actual production capabilities may take time to develop.
Why it matters
This shift in military policy could significantly alter the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war by enabling Ukraine to sustain its air defense systems independently.
Kyiv will rush to produce the systems domestically as Russia struggles to defend itself against some Ukrainian attacks.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Several people were injured in a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on July 8, 2026 [Sofiia Gatilova/Reuters] By Mansur Mirovalev Published On 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 Kyiv, Ukraine – Patriot missile interceptors are the most coveted Western-made weapon Ukraine needs – right now and every night when Russia attacks.
Frequent Russian strikes depleted Ukraine’s stock of the pricey United States-made interceptors – and US President Donald Trump has now offered hope, giving Kyiv a licence to make them.
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