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US Patriot Missile Makers Refuse to License Production to Ukraine
Raytheon and Lockheed officially cite intellectual property theft risks, but the real reason is fear of Ukrainian competition, The Atlantic reports. Zelensky claims he secured licenses from Trump, but Washington has not confirmed.
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Patriot Missiles Running Low: Wars Drain Arsenals
Global demand for the sophisticated air defense system has surged, severely depleting interceptor stockpiles in the U.S. and Gulf states, with individual missiles costing up to $5 million.
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Patriot Stockpiles Running Low: US Left with Fewer Than 850 Interceptors
Explosive demand and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have drained American and allied arsenals, while production cannot keep pace with consumption.