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Trump stated that Ukraine will receive a license to produce PAC-2 missiles for the Patriot. We break down what this weapon is, where it is made, and why the license has not yet been formalized.

Trump stated that Ukraine will receive a license to produce Patriot missiles, however this refers only to a less modern version of the interceptors. Specific timelines and the missile type were not clarified.

Trump reposted a Washington Post article on Truth Social proposing to license the production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. The author of the piece offers the PAC-3 ACE and PAC-2 GEM-T options, as well as the temporary transfer of Korean M-SAM II missiles.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed at the EU foreign ministers' meeting in Ireland that Madrid will continue and expand its supply of Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The statement came amid NATO pressure and the signing of a 1.7 billion dollar contract with Raytheon.

The UK Ministry of Defence launched the PANOPTES project on 2 September 2026 — an autonomous laser air defence system mounted on armoured vehicles to counter drone swarms. The first-stage budget is up to 5 million pounds, with work starting in November–December 2026.

The US Navy unveiled the AIM-424 Malice missile with a claimed range of 465 km — a record for the air-to-air class. In size it is comparable to the AIM-120 and fits into the internal bays of the F-35 and F-22.

🇺🇸 The Pentagon allocated $22.9 billion for Tomahawk missiles. The contract with Raytheon aims to solve the problem of ammunition shortages in the conflict with Iran. CSIS experts report a halving of Patriot and THAAD stockpiles, although officials deny a critical deficit. President Trump personally took an interest in the supply issue. 🚀📉 #Pentagon #Tomahawk #Iran #Military

🇺🇸 The Pentagon signed a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon for the mass production of Tomahawk missiles. 🚀 Under the 'Arsenal of Freedom' initiative, missile production will increase from 60 to 1,000 units per year. 🔥 The cause was a sharp reduction in stocks during the war in Iran, where the US expended about 1,000 missiles. 📉 Stocks of precision weapons decreased by a third, and ATACMS and PrSM missiles are practically exhausted. 🏭 Raytheon is investing in new capacities, but the exact delivery schedule is not disclosed.

🚀 <b>Critical Missile Shortage in the US</b> Reuters reports that the US Army has practically exhausted its stocks of long-range ATACMS and PrSM missiles over 5 months of conflict with Iran. 🔹 <b>What happened:</b> Stocks of precision weapons intended for strikes on ground targets are "almost completely" spent. 🔹 <b>Consequences:</b> Experts are sounding the alarm: a lack of missiles threatens US plans to contain China in the future. 🔹 <b>Solution:</b> The Pentagon has signed an agreement with Raytheon for accelerated production of Tomahawk missiles to replenish the arsenal. #USA #Pentagon #Iran #Military #ATACMS

RTX is preparing a new version of the StormBreaker bomb with extended range and a Pratt & Whitney engine for flight tests. The project went from idea to testing in just 12 months. 🚀💣

Raytheon has resumed production of ADM-160 MALD decoy missiles capable of deceiving enemy radars. 🚀 These drones imitate the signature of combat fighters, forcing air defenses to waste ammunition on false targets. In the future, production will transition to 3D printing. 🛡️

Ukraine and Raytheon discussed the urgent increase in missile deliveries for Patriot systems before winter and the launch of joint air defense production within the country. Prime Minister Kretsky and Acting Defense Minister Yermak met with top managers of the American corporation to implement presidential agreements. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🚀

Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine and the US are discussing the joint production of interceptor missiles for Patriot. A meeting with the Raytheon team held on July 23 showed the company's readiness to take the partnership to a new level. Localization of production could begin as early as this year. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🚀