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title: "Berlin and London Prepare Air Defense Roadmap for Ukraine Ahead of November 17 Ramstein"
description: "Germany and the UK are preparing an air defense roadmap for Ukraine ahead of the November 17 Ramstein meeting. Berlin and London are searching for additional Patriot missiles amid slow deliveries from the US."
date: 2026-11-02T21:29:56.433Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/berlin-london-air-defense-roadmap-ukraine-ramstein
tags: [ukraine-air-defense, patriot-missiles, ramstein, germany, united-kingdom, boris-pistorius, evgeniy-hmara]
author: "Alexander Buran"
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---

# Berlin and London Prepare Air Defense Roadmap for Ukraine Ahead of November 17 Ramstein

![German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius against the backdrop of festive lights during a briefing](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/02/berlin-london-dorozhnaya-karta-pvo-ukraina-ramstein/berlin-london-dorozhnaya-karta-pvo-ukraina-ramstein-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Pistorius confirmed that few Patriot systems and missiles are arriving from the US; German PAC-2 GEM-T production is just beginning
- By November 17, Berlin and London intend to prepare an air defense roadmap for other partners
- Ukrainian Defense Minister Khmara called on allies to transfer 10% of interceptor stocks, including Patriot and IRIS-T
- Zelensky reported a month-long wait for Hegseth's signature on Patriot and NASAMS missiles; 500 PAC-3s could take years to arrive

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed at a briefing that Berlin and London are jointly developing an additional air defense plan for Ukraine. According to him, the situation remains "complex": a limited number of Patriot systems and guided missiles for them are coming from the United States, while Germany's own production of PAC-2 GEM-T interceptors is just gathering pace. Pistorius emphasized that the issue of urgently transferring missiles from the national stocks of allies was already discussed last week in Paris at a meeting of defense ministers from five European countries.

### Roadmap to Ramstein

The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, known as "Ramstein," is scheduled for November 17 at NATO headquarters in Brussels. It is being co-chaired by Britain and Germany. According to RBC-Ukraine, Berlin and London intend to prepare a roadmap specifically by this date for other partners who will be able to strengthen Ukraine's air defense in the coming months. The British side, in turn, stated that it is also exploring additional assistance options and working to involve other allies in the joint plan.

### Kyiv's Specific Request: 10% of Interceptor Stocks

Ukraine is coming to the upcoming Ramstein meeting with a clear formulation. Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara called on partners to transfer 10% of their available interceptor missile stocks, including Patriot and IRIS-T systems. Kyiv intends to finance these supplies through a loan provided by the European Union. Thus, the issue comes down not so much to political will as to logistics and the availability of ammunition in allied arsenals.

### The American Factor: Signature Delay and Multi-Year PAC-3 Horizon

President Volodymyr Zelensky previously reported that Ukraine has been waiting for almost a month for Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth's signature on the supply of missiles for Patriot and NASAMS systems. At the same time, 500 PAC-3 missiles approved by the State Department in late October may, according to estimates, begin arriving on Ukrainian territory only in a few years. This gap between the political decision and actual logistics essentially defines Europe's motivation to shoulder part of the air defense burden.

### Context: Production and Regional Initiatives

Against the backdrop of ammunition shortages, several EU countries are intensifying their own production programs. Germany is undergoing the process of licensed production for Patriot missiles, but, as Pistorius noted, full-scale production is just beginning. Earlier, Poland offered to host a plant on its territory to produce missiles for Patriot systems. Political analysts, in turn, point out that even the transfer of interceptors remaining in European armies will not fully solve the problem, since the volume of Russian air pressure remains high, and the winter period is traditionally accompanied by increased attacks.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Германия и Британия ищут ракеты к Patriot для Украины в запасах союзников](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/nimechchina-i-britaniya-shukayut-raketi-patriot-1793654655.html) - Primary source: Pistorius quotes, Ramstein date, Khmara's request, Zelensky's statement regarding the delay of Hegseth's signature.
- [Германия передаст Украине ракеты Patriot из запасов Бундесвера](https://news.liga.net/war/news/chornovik-2026-09-08-165244--katsimon-olga) - Context: Pistorius's previously adopted decision to transfer PAC-2, mention of licensed production, Khmara's quote.
- [Политолог: Украина в ближайшее время не получит новые ракеты для Patriot из-за дефицита](https://www.business-gazeta.ru/article/712382) - Political analyst Koshkin's evaluative opinion on ammunition shortages; used as expert context, not as a fact.
- [Польша снова бросается на амбразуру ради Украины: Варшава хочет производить ракеты для Patriot](https://www.kp.ru/online/news/7193729/) - Mention of the Polish initiative to host a plant; used as background context.

## FAQ

### When will the next Ramstein meeting take place?

The Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting ("Ramstein") is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at NATO headquarters in Brussels. It is being co-chaired by Britain and Germany.

### What exactly are Germany and the UK preparing for this date?

According to Boris Pistorius, Berlin and London intend to prepare a roadmap for other partners who can help Ukraine with air defense in the near future.

### What is Ukraine's specific request at Ramstein?

Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara urged partners to transfer 10% of their interceptor missile stocks, including Patriot and IRIS-T. Financing is planned through an EU loan.

### Why is Ukraine not receiving Patriot missiles from the US?

According to Zelensky, Ukraine has been waiting for almost a month for Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth's signature on the supply of missiles for Patriot and NASAMS. The 500 PAC-3 missiles approved by the State Department in late October may, according to estimates, begin arriving only in a few years.