U.S. experts are concerned about the transfer of Patriot technology to Ukraine

The idea of granting Ukraine a license to manufacture interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems poses significant risks to the United States and offers no practical benefit. 

Responsible Statecraft notes that building such a plant would take many months, and the facility itself would become a prime target for Russian attacks during construction, requiring additional diversion of existing air defense systems.

American analysts emphasize the threats to U.S. national security posed by the risk of leaks of confidential information about military systems. They point out that currently, only Japan and Germany hold licenses to manufacture missiles, having undergone lengthy approval processes and met strict requirements for technology protection. Given these factors, experts suggest that the Pentagon is convinced the project is unfeasible, which is why the initiative may not be implemented.

As a reminder, Trump stated that the U.S. might allow Ukraine to manufacture missiles for the Patriot system.

Peskov also noted that the Kremlin “appreciates” this position of the U.S. and welcomes it.

Zelenskyy assessed his meeting with Trump at the NATO summit. 

Zelenskyy told Trump that Moscow is not a suitable venue for negotiations due to the danger posed by drones. 

Peskov stated that Trump did not call Putin after the talks in Ankara.