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Ukraine Pushes for Domestic Anti-Ballistic Missile Production

2/27/2026

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Ukraine is negotiating with international partners to establish joint consortiums for production of anti-ballistic missiles, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Fedorov noted a severe PAC-3 shortage for Patriot interceptors and that Ukraine's defense companies could manufacture them domestically.
He cautioned that the project is complex and will require dedicated resources and time.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine lacks effective air defense against ballistic threats as Russia continues its aerial attacks.

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Ukraine is negotiating with international partners to establish joint consortiums for production of anti-ballistic missiles, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Fedorov noted a severe PAC-3 shortage for Patriot interceptors and that Ukraine's defense companies could manufacture them domestically.
He cautioned that the project is complex and will require dedicated resources and time.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine lacks effective air defense against ballistic threats as Russia continues its aerial attacks.