The US State Department has announced the approval of a potential sale of 500 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors to Ukraine.
What happened
The sale, valued at $2.1 billion, includes supporting gear and will be paid for by partners and allies, including Canada, Germany, and Norway, through the JUMPSTART program, as well as Ukrainian national funds backed by the European Union’s Ukraine Support Loan.
The transfer is expected to advance US foreign policy and national security goals by strengthening a partner that contributes to stability in Europe. The missiles are needed to counter high-speed, long-range ballistic threats.
The package includes classified and unclassified spare parts for the missiles, as well as logistics and program support. The principal contractor for the sale is Lockheed Martin, and the deal does not include new launchers, radars, or complete Patriot batteries.
Delivery timelines for the missiles have not been specified. The sale is part of a larger effort to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities, with the European Commission having already cleared the request under the Ukraine Support Loan.
