MIM-104 Patriot
Fedorov and Pistorius agreed on aid priorities ahead of Ramstein. The focus is on missiles for Patriot, IRIS-T, and Ukrainian drones of various types.
Ukraine plans to create an anti-ballistic shield together with European countries, whose leaders are increasingly realizing the need to build a new security architecture.
The Ukrainian company Fire Point is working on a missile with a range of up to 850 km, its own satellite system, and the Freya anti-ballistic shield. Amid rapid growth and successful developments, the company has begun to face attempts at discredit.
In May 2026, Ukrainian air defense shot down 7,588 aerial targets with an efficiency of 90. 75%. The Ministry of Defense emphasizes the need for PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems.
Fedorov and the Norwegian Defense Minister discussed the supply of Patriot missiles and drone funding. Aid priorities were coordinated ahead of the Ramstein meeting.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed priorities with NATO Secretary General Rutte ahead of Ramstein. The focus is on air defense, PAC-3 missiles, and the joint UNITE initiative.
The US may cancel the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Germany due to the risk of escalation with the Russian Federation. Another reason cited was a weapons shortage resulting from the military conflict with Iran.
The Office of the President confirmed receipt of a technical response to Zelenskyy's letter to Trump and Congress regarding the lack of air defense. Currently, the details of the document are not being disclosed.
The FP-7. x tests confirmed the missile's maneuverability for intercepting ballistic targets. Now it is up to the European participants of the Freya project, believes expert Anton Zemlianyi
Ukraine is asking Germany for dozens of Patriot missiles in exchange for future deliveries. Berlin may announce a decision before the July NATO summit.
Chief Designer and co-owner of Fire Point, Denys Shtilerman, called on European partners to accelerate the pace of cooperation for the implementation of the FREYJA pan-European anti-ballistic shield. Meanwhile, the company is already taking concrete steps toward the project's realization: the first successful tests of the FP-7 missile, which will serve as the primary means of intercepting ballistic targets in the new system, took place recently.
A person was killed and dozens were injured as a result of the Iranian attack on the airport and diplomatic missions of Kuwait. The US called the incident a deliberate attack by Tehran.
Partners have made decisions regarding new contributions to the PURL program for June. Zelenskyy urged Europe to create its own anti-ballistic systems.
The President also discussed the Ankara summit with the NATO Secretary General and held talks with the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Norway, Keir Starmer and Jonas Gahr Støre.
Rutte stated that Putin will only hold a May 9th parade by Zelenskyy's decree. Ukraine receives PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles for American air defense systems every week.
Mark Rutte announced regular deliveries of American interceptors for Ukrainian air defense. PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles are arriving daily and weekly.
Péter Magyar's government has unblocked 6. 6 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine. This is part of the new prime minister's strategy to improve relations with the EU.
The President demands that the preparation of the Patriot contract be completed within a week. Delaying the implementation of the agreements, according to him, will lead to serious personnel decisions.
The Russian Federation is exploiting the shortage of Patriot missiles to escalate attacks on the capital. Putin is attempting to divert attention from strikes on the rear and failures at the front.
The package includes restrictions against oil revenues, banks, and the Russian shadow fleet. The EU plans to fix the price of Russian oil at $44.
As a result of the attack with 729 targets, people were killed in Kyiv and Dnipro. Zelenskyy urged the US and Europe to provide missiles for Patriot systems and to develop anti-ballistic capabilities.
Fire Point's Project Freya will become a low-cost analogue to the Patriot system for the defense of Europe. The first ballistic interception by the FP-7.x missile is possible by the end of the year.
The President stated that US production of anti-ballistic missiles is insufficient to counter Russia. Zelenskyy is requesting that Ukraine be granted licenses for the production of Patriot systems.
The Pentagon chief promised to find a way to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The US will also allocate $56 billion for drones, studying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The war with Iran has depleted US missile arsenals, and their recovery will take years. The shortage of Patriot and Tomahawk systems will persist until 2031.
Sweden has joined the Freya project to protect Europe's skies. Ukraine is developing its own ballistics and an independent missile interception system.
Ukraine is creating the Freya anti-ballistic shield and the FP-9 missile system. This will ensure full sovereignty in the sphere of security and deterrence of the aggressor.
Ukraine receives over 90% of its anti-ballistic capabilities through the PURL initiative. Fedorov discussed the supply of PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles with US Congressmen.
The nationalization of Fire Point will harm Ukraine's defense capabilities and slow down the development of critically important military programs. Denys Shtilerman, the company's chief designer and co-owner, stated that it was the private model that allowed Fire Point to rapidly scale production, reinvest profits into R&D, and become one of the key manufacturers of long-range systems in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's desire to produce missiles for Patriot air defense systems under a US license. The Head of State will discuss this issue with Trump.