Kyiv has been promised more Patriot air defense systems, which have been lauded by Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov.
The U.S. will produce more of the Patriot air defense systems that have seen Ukraine intercept Russia's formidable hypersonic missiles, handing over five additional systems to Kyiv by the end of 2024.
Raytheon Technologies, the U.S. defense contractor leading the production of Patriot air defense systems, will also increase its yearly output to 12 Patriots, the company's chief executive, Greg Hayes, told"We have been very surprised at its effectiveness," Hayes told the publication, referring to the Patriot system. So far, the U.S.
Patriot systems have proved crucial for Ukraine's air defense against incoming Russian missiles. The mobile surface-to-air Patriots form part of the country's shield against various air threats, working alongside other systems Ukraine uses to protect its skies. A file photo shows a U.S. soldier training on Patriot Missile System operations on September 21, 2001. Raytheon Technologies, the U.S. defense contractor leading the production of Patriot air defense systems, will increase its yearly output to 12 Patriots, according to the company's chief executive, Greg Hayes.
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