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Patriot makers hedge on promised Ukraine interceptor-production deal

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Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are slowing momentum behind a proposed arrangement that would allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missile interceptors, despite President Donald Trump’s promise last month to grant Kyiv a license. Officials are questioning what has caused the hold-up in advancing the production agreement.

Discovered 2026-08-14T10:45:38.300400-07:00 | 2026-08-14T10:45:38.300400-07:00

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  • The apparent pause puts uncertainty around Ukraine’s prospective access to locally produced Patriot interceptors, a critical issue for air-defense planning.
  • Lockheed Martin and Raytheon’s stance highlights the industrial and licensing hurdles that can delay politically announced defense-production agreements.

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