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Zelensky Urges Allies to Fund Low-Cost Interceptor

6/9/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Britain, France and Germany to pool resources for a ballistic-missile interceptor and to redirect frozen Chelsea-sale proceeds for Ukraine’s air-defence.
He said each Patriot interceptor costs about $4 million, straining Ukraine’s stockpiles amid Russian missile attacks.
The United Kingdom earmarked £2.4 billion from the frozen sale, though the funds remain blocked.
Fire Point is testing its FP-7 X interceptor, targeting sub-$1 million units and full capability by 2027.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Britain, France and Germany to pool resources for a ballistic-missile interceptor and to redirect frozen Chelsea-sale proceeds for Ukraine’s air-defence.
He said each Patriot interceptor costs about $4 million, straining Ukraine’s stockpiles amid Russian missile attacks.
The United Kingdom earmarked £2.4 billion from the frozen sale, though the funds remain blocked.
Fire Point is testing its FP-7 X interceptor, targeting sub-$1 million units and full capability by 2027.