Key facts
- US approved sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine.
- Sale valued at an estimated $2.1 billion.
- Funding to come from Canada, Germany, Norway, and EU loans.
US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine
IN SHORT
The US State Department approved on Friday the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1 billion. Ukraine will fund the purchase through contributions from Canada, Germany, Norway, and EU loans. Lockheed Martin is the principal contractor for the sale.
Key Numbers
500Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine
$2.1 billionEstimated value of Patriot missile sale
Who's Involved
US State Department
approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine
Ukraine
will pay for the missiles with contributions from Canada, Germany, Norway, and EU loans
Lockheed Martin
principal contractor for the sale
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President who has called for faster missile deliveries
↳ Why This Matters
The sale of advanced missile defense systems to Ukraine aims to bolster its defenses against Russian attacks, particularly on energy and civilian infrastructure, ahead of winter.