MIM-104 Patriot
Trump will propose that US companies produce weapons under license in Ukraine and Europe.
The NATO summit will focus on the supply of Patriot missiles and military equipment. Rutte confirmed the West's readiness to ensure the financing of Ukraine's defense.
The FP-7. x missile has passed aerodynamic tests. However, several more elements must be integrated to create the Freyja system.
Trump supported missile aid for Ukraine, while Zelenskyy called on the EU to create a joint air defense system. Kyiv seeks to obtain licenses for the production of Patriot missiles.
Hensoldt and Fire Point have signed an agreement to create the Freyja anti-ballistic shield. The system will combine German radars and Ukrainian FP-7.x missiles.
Russia claims a Patriot missile hit the Lavra, although the SBU discovered debris from a Shahed drone. The strike damaged the Assumption Cathedral and the Tower of John Kushnyk.
Zelenskyy confirmed the use of new Patriot missiles during the June 15 attack. Air defense destroyed 50 enemy missiles and 582 drones over Ukraine.
Zelenskyy discussed ending the war with Trump and expressed gratitude for the support. The leaders agreed to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming G7 summit.
The European defense sector requires transformation. Ukraine can provide examples of rapid scaling of effective solutions in the field of armaments.
Britain is transferring 6,000 Martlet missiles to Ukraine to destroy drones. The laser-guided weapons will protect energy infrastructure and vital logistics hubs.
Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh called on Europe to achieve technological sovereignty. She emphasized the importance of updating weapon software and the risks of dependency.
Lockheed Martin will increase production of PAC-3 missiles but does not guarantee delivery timelines. The Pentagon determines the priority of orders for allies.
Trump to discuss increasing production of Patriot and Tomahawk missiles with manufacturers. The meeting is prompted by strikes on Iran and arms supplies to Ukraine.
The FP-7. x interceptor reached an altitude of 25 km during testing. The missile is designed to be fast enough to intercept ballistic missiles.
Air Defense destroyed 59,000 targets and repelled 25 airstrikes in a month. Thanks to innovations and private groups, 95% of the interception process has been automated.
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.