U.S. Grants Ukraine License to Produce Patriot Systems Following NATO Summit
President Trump concluded a NATO summit in Turkey by meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announcing the U.S. will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense systems.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 9, 2026 —
Following a NATO summit in Turkey, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During the meeting, President Trump announced that the United States will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense systems.
The announcement came as the NATO summit concluded. The specific details regarding the timeline for production or the terms of the license were not immediately provided.
The Patriot system is an advanced surface-to-air missile system designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft. Its provision to Ukraine for domestic production signifies a significant step in the defense cooperation between the two nations.
The meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy took place in Turkey, the host country of the NATO summit. Further details about the discussions during their bilateral meeting were not disclosed.
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