U.S. Department of State approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to Ukraine

By Martin Chomsky (Defence Industry Europe)

Air and missile defence |
U.S. Department of State approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to Ukraine

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The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles to Ukraine, with an estimated package value of $2.1 billion. Partners and allies would finance the purchase, which is intended to sustain Ukraine’s existing Patriot air defense operations.

Ukraine would pay through donations from Canada, Germany and Norway via the JUMPSTART program, alongside national funds financed by the European Union’s Ukraine Support Loan. No U.S. funds would be used.

The package includes classified and unclassified PAC-3 MSE spare parts, as well as logistics and program support. The State Department’s determination covers a possible Foreign Military Sale and does not constitute a completed purchase.

The department said the additional missiles would strengthen Ukraine’s integrated air and missile defenses against current and future threats. It assessed that Ukraine would have no difficulty incorporating the equipment and services into its armed forces.

The proposed sale supports U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives, according to the department. It described Ukraine as a partner whose security contributes to political and economic stability in Europe.