Whether the US will authorize Ukraine to produce “Patriot” air defense system interceptor bombs has recently attracted public attention. The US “Atlantic” magazine reported on the 9th that two US military companies will officially explain to the US government their concerns about the transfer of related production technology and intellectual property risks. Both military companies produce “Patriot” interceptor bombs. US congressional sources said that what these two companies are really worried about is that Ukraine will make improvements to interceptor bombs and then mass produce them at a faster and lower cost. This is something the current production line in the US cannot do. At this stage, Ukraine is demanding more interceptor bombs to meet its air defense needs; the US is revealed to have consumed a large amount of this type of interceptor bomb in the war against Iran and is overwhelmed with self-care; America's Gulf and European allies are either tightening stocks or trying to “replenish supplies” based on their own needs. Ukrainian President Zelensky said during his visit to the US on July 28 that he and US President Trump discussed issues such as Ukraine's production of “Patriots” interceptor bombs. The two met during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on the 8th of the same month. Trump said at the time that production would be authorized in Ukraine. However, Trump changed his voice a few days ago to say that the US side has not agreed to authorize Ukraine to produce this type of interceptor bomb. Relevant discussions are ongoing, and the transfer of such technology “must be very careful”.

Whether the US will authorize Ukraine to produce “Patriot” air defense system interceptor bombs has recently attracted public attention. The US “Atlantic” magazine reported on the 9th that two US military companies will officially explain to the US government their concerns about the transfer of related production technology and intellectual property risks. Both military companies produce “Patriot” interceptor bombs. US congressional sources said that what these two companies are really worried about is that Ukraine will make improvements to interceptor bombs and then mass produce them at a faster and lower cost. This is something the current production line in the US cannot do. At this stage, Ukraine is demanding more interceptor bombs to meet its air defense needs; the US is revealed to have consumed a large amount of this type of interceptor bomb in the war against Iran and is overwhelmed with self-care; America's Gulf and European allies are either tightening stocks or trying to “replenish supplies” based on their own needs. Ukrainian President Zelensky said during his visit to the US on July 28 that he and US President Trump discussed issues such as Ukraine's production of “Patriots” interceptor bombs. The two met during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on the 8th of the same month. Trump said at the time that production would be authorized in Ukraine. However, Trump changed his voice a few days ago to say that the US side has not agreed to authorize Ukraine to produce this type of interceptor bomb. Relevant discussions are ongoing, and the transfer of such technology “must be very careful”.