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The Guardian
Trump offers Zelenskyy vague promise to license Patriot missile manufacturing
Donald Trump indicated that Ukraine might be allowed to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors to strengthen its defenses against Russian attacks, but he admitted he had not yet discussed licensing with the US defense companies. While promising to provide a license, Trump highlighted the complexity and time required to produce these expensive munitions, and he noted the US's limited stockpile could not quickly supply Ukraine. The global shortage of Patriots and ongoing depletion of stockpiles by Ukraine and allies make rapid production and deployment unlikely.
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