The U.S. announces that all Patriot missile interceptors produced over the next 16 months will be sent to Ukraine instead of to the countries that have ordered them from the U.S. Poland, Germany, Switzerland and Spain will have to wait a bit longer for their orders.
https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1803857401428234317
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These Patriot batteries are being built to export standards.
Hopefully, initial delivery will begin in 2024.
Ukraine needs additional Patriots to protect F-16 bases against Iskanders and Kinzhals.
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In addition to the Patriot air defense system, all AMRAAM missiles (for the NASAMS air defense system) will be delivered to Ukraine as a priority - CNN The term of this "promotion" is 16 months. The first rockets are expected already this summer.
https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1803802845138833575
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F-16s, when they finally arrive, will also carry AMRAAM missiles (Aim-120s).
As Aim-260s are delivered to the USAF, additional Aim-120s should be transferred to Ukraine.
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