Partners to finance 500 Patriot missiles for Ukraine worth $2.1 billion

Washington has officially approved a deal to supply Ukraine with 500 PAC-3 air defence missiles, intended for Patriot air defence systems. The total value of this batch of weapons is $2.1 billion.

International financing of the purchase

According to the official website of the US State Department, international partners will provide financing for this deal. Funds to purchase American missiles for the needs of Ukraine's air defence will be sent by Canada, Germany, Norway and the European Union.

Purpose of the weapon and contract details

PAC-3 missiles are a key component of Patriot systems, as they are designed to intercept aerial and ballistic threats.

It is worth noting that the US State Department's approval of the deal does not mean that the missiles have already been delivered. The provided statement lacks specific information on the delivery timelines for the weapons to Ukraine.