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Ukraine might soon start building Patriot missiles at home

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Forget waiting for shipments—Kyiv is pushing to get the green light to manufacture advanced interceptors domestically.

So, Zelenskyy just dropped a bit of a bombshell. The goal is to move from just receiving military aid to actually cooking it up locally by the end of 2026. This isn't just about Patriot missiles, either.

We are talking about a full suite of hardware. There are active moves to secure licenses for SCALP, Aster-30, and even those AASM Hammer guided bombs. The idea is to turn Ukraine into a massive regional hub for Western-grade air defense production. The real kicker here is the apparent shift in policy from Trump's administration, which seems ready to hand over the technical keys to the castle.

It is wild to think that in a couple of years, the very stuff stopping ballistic missiles over Kyiv might be stamped with 'Made in Ukraine'.

Source: Ukrinform

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  1. Indomitable Chumak
    Wait, so we are actually becoming the arsenal of democracy now? That is a huge flex.
    +2 emotionalSomeone is feeling very patriotic about Ukraine today, bless their heart
  2. Hardworking Babusya
    Cool on paper, but where are we getting the components and the factories? Feels like a pipe dream with our current energy situation.
    +6 solidPointing out that Patriot missiles require more than just good vibes and a dream
  3. Proud Tractor
    Lfg.
    0 uselessThree letters that perfectly encapsulate the intellectual depth of a puddle