#Ukraine Air Defense

US Warns Allies: Deliveries of Key Missiles Could Be Delayed by Up to Five Years

Politics 09/20/2026, 06:00

The US has warned European allies that deliveries of key missile systems could be delayed by up to five years due to the depletion of arsenals after the conflict with Iran. The issue is most acute for Ukraine and Germany.

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US Permanent Representative to NATO Attributes Patriot Missile Shortage for Ukraine to Limited Global Production Capacity

Politics 09/20/2026, 00:49

US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Witkoff attributed the shortage of PAC-3 missiles for Ukraine to limited global production capacity. Joint production in the country will only become possible in the long term.

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"A plane without weapons is a useless tool": F-16 pilots in Ukraine fire cannons due to missile shortage

Politics 09/17/2026, 12:30

A pilot of a Ukrainian F-16 with the callsign "Phantom" stated that due to a shortage of American AIM-120 and Patriot missiles, the fighters are forced to conserve ammunition and in some missions shoot down targets using onboard cannons.

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Ukraine and the Patriot missile license: what PAC-2 is, where it is produced, and why the deal is stalling

Politics 09/14/2026, 19:56

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.

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EU approves Ukraine's purchase of Patriot missiles under €90 billion loan program

Politics 09/08/2026, 18:42

The European Commission has approved Ukraine's purchase of Patriot missiles under a €90 billion loan program. The new €3.2 billion tranche is intended to strengthen air defense ahead of the autumn–winter period.

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Swedish ASC 890 in the Ukrainian sky: Defense Ministry confirms combat sorties of the AWACS aircraft for the first time

Politics 09/06/2026, 11:50

Ukraine's Defense Ministry has confirmed for the first time that the Swedish ASC 890 AWACS aircraft has been carrying out combat sorties since March 2026, helping to form a full-fledged air defense system.

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Ukraine's Air Defense Intercepted Over 4,600 Missiles and Drones in August: Defense Ministry Reveals the Toll of Russia's Massive Attacks

Politics 09/05/2026, 15:54

Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported that in August, air defense intercepted over 4,600 missiles and drones and more than 50,000 tactical UAVs. Washington is discussing the production of Patriot missiles on Ukrainian territory.

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Trump reposted a Washington Post article proposing to launch Patriot missile production in Ukraine

Politics 09/05/2026, 02:19

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.

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Spain Confirms Expansion of Patriot Missile Supply to Ukraine Amid NATO Pressure

Politics 09/04/2026, 03:20

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.

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Geran-5 vs. Air Defense: Why Interceptor Drones Are Powerless Against New Jet Targets Over Kyiv

Politics 09/04/2026, 00:17

Ukrainian air defense has been shooting down Geran-5 jet-powered drones for the second day in a row in the Kyiv region. Expert "Flash" explained why interceptor drones are largely ineffective against this threat.

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Rubio called CIA chief's Moscow visit 'routine': what the US discussed with Russian intelligence

Politics 09/03/2026, 04:04

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow a routine establishment of intelligence communication channels to prevent escalation. The Kremlin confirmed that no meeting with Putin took place.

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Russia cuts the cost of jet-powered drones in half: how 3D-printed turbines are shifting the balance at the front

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:30

Russia has established mass production of jet engines for drones through 3D printing of turbines, cutting the unit cost to $50,000–70,000. Ukraine has introduced a two-tier air alert system.

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UAF shows Rapid Ranger air defense system on Spanish URO VAMTAC off-road chassis for the first time

Technology 09/02/2026, 22:51

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have publicly shown the Rapid Ranger air defense system on the chassis of the Spanish URO VAMTAC off-road vehicle for the first time. The system weighs 500 kg and is equipped with LMM Martlet missiles featuring laser guidance.

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LITAVR Shoots Down a Shahed Carrying Drones on Its Wings: Air War Tactics Reach a New Level

Technology 09/02/2026, 18:36

The Ukrainian interceptor LITAVR destroyed a Russian Shahed that was carrying additional drones on its wings. The incident confirms the escalation of UAV employment tactics and the development of air defense means.

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Iskander-1000 and real range: expert explains why Ukrainian air defense can handle the missile

Politics 08/28/2026, 00:12

Aviation expert Konstantyn Kryvolap explained that the actual range of the Iskander is lower than declared, and that launchers remain vulnerable to drones and Patriot. The difficulty of interception has not fundamentally changed.

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Zelensky Reports Delivery of Patriot Missiles, Crotale Systems, and AIM Interceptors Following the Summit of the Coalition of the Willing

Politics 08/25/2026, 20:20

Following the Summit of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv, Zelensky reported the delivery of Patriot missiles, Crotale systems, and AIM interceptors, as well as targeted support packages for regions, the energy sector, and drone production.

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Ukraine Receives New Limited Batch of Interceptor Missiles for Patriot Air Defense Systems

Politics 08/25/2026, 19:39

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the arrival in Ukraine of a new limited batch of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems. The delivery was made as part of emergency aid from allies; the exact volume and the specific supplier are not officially disclosed.

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