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Defending a nation from continuous aerial attacks requires a massive and constant supply of advanced weaponry.
When foreign allies control the factories, a country at war can find itself trapped in a stressful waiting game for vital equipment. According to Digi24.ro, one leader is now trying a new strategy to take control of his own skies.
A bold request
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making another big push to secure the future of his country’s air defense. During the G7 summit in France, he reached out directly to US President Donald Trump with a major proposal.
He wants a license that would allow Ukraine to build American Patriot anti-aircraft systems and interceptor missiles right at home. It is an ambitious plan. Building them locally could solve their supply issues for good.
Zelensky shared the news on Tuesday through an audio message sent over WhatsApp to a group of journalists covering the summit. The EFE news agency, via Agerpres, reported the details of his pitch.
“I discussed this with President Trump, and our teams will work so that, God willing, this time, we will obtain a license to produce anti-ballistic missile systems and missiles,” Zelensky said. He had asked for this production license before but failed to get the answer he wanted.
Skipping the line
Right now, the immediate goal for Kyiv is simply surviving relentless Russian missile and drone strikes. To keep cities safe, the military desperately needs more Patriot batteries and advanced PAC-3 interceptor missiles.
But getting these systems is incredibly expensive, and the global waiting list is long. Digi24.ro reported that while some nations have stepped aside to let Ukraine move ahead, finding the cash remains a major hurdle.
Money is the real issue. Zelensky opened up about this problem two weeks ago. He explained that global defense contracts require immediate funding if a country wants to get its hands on cutting-edge weapons quickly.
“You can skip the queue if the contract is paid. So we must do everything possible to pay it. Otherwise, the systems and missiles will arrive only in 2030,” Zelensky explained. Without a deal, the wait could last for years.
Sources: Digi24.ro, EFE, Agerpres
