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The Independent
05-08-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Netherlands to buy €500 million of US arms for Ukraine war under new Nato scheme
The Netherlands will contribute €500mn (£434mn) to purchase US military equipment for Ukraine, becoming the first Nato member to support a new mechanism aimed at supplying American weapons to Kyiv. Donald Trump said last month that the US would provide weapons to Ukraine, paid for by European allies, but he did not provide details on how this would work. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced on Monday that the Netherlands will contribute €500mn to the mechanism called the Nato Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. Click here for the latest on the Ukraine war. Mr Brekelmans said this would include Patriot systems and missiles – a mobile surface-to-air missile defence system built by US-based Raytheon Technologies. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has persistently asked Western allies for more defensive capabilities, among them Patriot systems and missiles, to fend off daily missile and drone attacks from Russia. In response to the decision, Mr Zelensky thanked the Netherlands. "Ukraine, and thus the whole of Europe, will be better protected from Russian terror," he wrote on X. "I am sincerely grateful to the Netherlands for their substantial contribution to strengthening Ukraine's air shield," he added. Nato chief Mark Rutte, a former Dutch prime minister, welcomed the announcement and said he had encouraged other alliance members to participate in the new mechanism. 'This is about getting Ukraine the equipment it urgently needs now to defend itself against Russian aggression,' he said in a statement. 'I have written to all Nato Allies, urging them to contribute towards this burden-sharing initiative, and I expect further significant announcements from other Allies soon,' Mr Rutte added. Nato said it would coordinate the new initiative, which is funded by European members of the alliance and Canada. It will be divided into packages worth approximately $500mn (£434mn), the military alliance said. It said in a statement: 'Working closely with Ukraine and the United States, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, will validate packages that correspond to Ukraine's needs, such as air defence, ammunition and other critical equipment for rapid delivery from US stockpiles". Matthew Whitaker, the US ambassador to Nato, told news agency Reuters that he expected many more countries to announce they will participate over the coming weeks. The Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is a mobile surface-to-air missile defence system developed by Raytheon Technologies. It is considered one of the most advanced air defence systems in the US arsenal, and it has been in service since the 1980s. The system can intercept aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, depending on the interceptor used. A newly produced single Patriot battery costs over $1bn (£746m), including $400m (£298m) for the system and $690m (£515m) for the missiles in a battery, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Patriot interceptors are estimated to cost around $4 million per missile, CSIS says. Russia says it sees the supply of Patriots as a direct escalation. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said earlier this year that supplying more systems to Ukraine would delay the chances of peace.
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01-08-2025
- Business
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US Sends $51.6 Million for Ukraine's Patriot System Support
Israa Farhan The US Department of Defense has allocated $51.6 million for technical maintenance and operational support of Patriot air defense systems delivered to Ukraine, according to newly analyzed government contracts. The contract, awarded to Raytheon Technologies, the sole manufacturer of the Patriot system, includes both advisory and hands-on assistance for Ukrainian forces operating and maintaining the American-made defense equipment. The data was obtained from the official US government spending platform, and analyzed by Russian news agency RIA Novosti. Since February 2023, the US has transferred Patriot missile systems to Ukraine as part of its broader military aid package aimed at strengthening Kyiv's defense against ongoing Russian air and missile attacks. The contract includes on-site assistance with system operation, maintenance, repair, and logistical support. In addition, Raytheon Technologies is also providing remote assistance via a telephone-based help service based in Poland. The deal falls under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which covers technical and operational services beyond direct military supplies. Due to Raytheon's exclusive ownership of the proprietary technologies and core system data, the contract was awarded without a competitive bidding process. The agreement was initially set for a 12-month term but includes options to extend it for three additional years, potentially running until 2028. In February 2025, the contract value is set to increase by a further $9.96 million, securing its continuation at least until February 2026. Meanwhile, Russia has repeatedly criticized the ongoing supply of Western weapons to Ukraine. Moscow argues that such actions undermine the prospects for peace and draw NATO members deeper into the conflict, warning that these moves constitute a dangerous provocation and escalation. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
The Independent
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
What are Patriot missiles and why does Ukraine need them?
Preparations are underway to quickly transfer additional Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, Nato's top military commander has said. Alexus Grynkewich's pledge comes as Ukraine suffered some of the heaviest Russian attacks of the war so far. The Ukrainian air force said Moscow launched 400 Shahed and decoy drones, as well as one ballistic missile on Wednesday night. "Preparations are underway, we are working very closely with the Germans on the Patriot transfer", General Grynkewich told a conference in the German city of Wiesbaden. "The guidance that I have been given has been to move out as quickly as possible." President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US would send an undisclosed number of Patriots to Kyiv, and that the European Union would pay for them. Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more defensive capabilities, among them Patriot systems and missiles, to fend off daily missile and drone attacks from Russia. Here, The Independent looks at what Patriot missiles are, and why it is important to Ukraine: What is the Patriot system? The Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is a mobile surface-to-air missile defence system developed by Raytheon Technologies. It is considered one of the most advanced air defence systems in the US arsenal, and it has been in service since the 1980s. A typical battery includes radar and control systems, a power unit, launchers, and support vehicles. The system can intercept aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, depending on the interceptor used. The US batteries are regularly deployed around the world. Patriots are also operated or being purchased by the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Taiwan and Greece, among other countries. How does the Patriot work? The system has different capabilities depending on the type of interceptor used. The earlier PAC-2 interceptor uses a blast-fragmentation warhead that detonates in the vicinity of a target, while the PAC-3 family of missiles uses more accurate technology that hits the target directly. It is not clear what kind of Patriot systems have been donated to Ukraine, but it is likely that Kyiv has at least some of the newer PAC-3 CRI interceptors. The system's radar has a range of over 150 km, according to Nato. The Patriot was not originally designed to intercept hypersonic missiles, and its developer, Raytheon, has not yet confirmed if it can do so. But, in May 2023, the US confirmed Ukraine had used it to shoot down a Russian Kinzhal missile, which Moscow claims is hypersonic. Since January 2015, the Patriot has intercepted more than 150 ballistic missiles in combat operations, Raytheon says on its website. How much does it cost? A newly produced single Patriot battery costs over $1bn (£746m), including $400m (£298m) for the system and $690m (£515m) for the missiles in a battery, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Patriot interceptors are estimated to cost around $4 million per missile, CSIS says. Why does Ukraine want more Patriots? Kyiv has frequently asked Western allies for more air defences to protect critical infrastructure and civilian areas from frequent Russian missile and drone attacks. While effective at intercepting missiles and aircraft, Patriots are a costly way to shoot down low-budget drones. Still, Ukrainian officials say they are essential to defending key targets from Russia's escalating long-range attacks. Russia says it sees the supply of Patriots as a direct escalation. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said earlier this year that supplying more systems to Ukraine would delay the chances of peace.
Malay Mail
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
What to know about the billion-dollar American PATRIOT air defence system Ukraine says it desperately needs
WASHINGTON, July 15 — German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is set to discuss the possibility of Germany paying for American PATRIOT air defence systems for Ukraine, as he heads to Washington to meet with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump said the US would send an undisclosed number of PATRIOTs to Ukraine, and that the European Union would pay for them. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked for more defensive capabilities, among them PATRIOT systems and missiles, to fend off daily missile and drone attacks from Russia. What is the PATRIOT system? The PATRIOT, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is a mobile surface-to-air missile defence system developed by Raytheon Technologies. It is considered one of the most advanced air defence systems in the US arsenal and has been in service since the 1980s. A typical battery includes radar and control systems, a power unit, launchers, and support vehicles. The system can intercept aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, depending on the interceptor used. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025. — Reuters pic How does the PATRIOT work? The system has different capabilities depending on the type of interceptor used. The earlier PAC-2 interceptor uses a blast-fragmentation warhead that detonates in the vicinity of a target, while the PAC-3 family of missiles uses more accurate technology that hits the target directly. It is not clear what kind of PATRIOT systems have been donated to Ukraine, but it is likely that Kyiv has at least some of the newer PAC-3 CRI interceptors. The system's radar has a range of over 150 km, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) said in 2015. Although the PATRIOT was not originally designed to intercept hypersonic weapons and Raytheon has not yet confirmed if it is able to do so, in May 2023 the US confirmed Ukraine had used it to shoot down a Russian Kinzhal missile, which Moscow claims is hypersonic. Since January 2015, the PATRIOT has intercepted more than 150 ballistic missiles in combat operations, Raytheon says on its website. How widely is it used? Raytheon has built and delivered over 240 PATRIOT fire units, according to its website. These have been shipped to 19 countries, according to Raytheon, including the US, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. In January, Axios reported the US had transferred about 90 PATRIOT interceptors from Israel to Ukraine. Smoke billows above the city's buildings following mass Russian drone and missile strikes in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on July 12, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. — AFP pic How much does it cost? A newly produced single PATRIOT battery costs over US$1 billion (RM4.25 billion), including US$400 million for the system and US$690 million for the missiles in a battery, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies. PATRIOT interceptors are estimated at around US$4 million per missile, CSIS says. Why does Ukraine want more PATRIOTs? Kyiv has consistently asked Western allies for more air defences to protect critical infrastructure and civilian areas from frequent Russian missile and drone attacks. While effective at intercepting missiles and aircraft, PATRIOTs are a costly way to shoot down low-budget drones. Still, Ukrainian officials say they are essential to defending key targets from Russia's escalating long-range attacks. Russia says it sees the PATRIOTs as a direct escalation. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in May that supplying more systems to Ukraine would delay the chances of peace. — Reuters
ABC News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Why Trump is sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine and how do they help Kyiv's war effort?
US President Donald Trump has said he will send Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine in a necessary step to defend the country. Mr Trump did not reveal the number of Patriots he planned to send to Ukraine, but said the US would be reimbursed for their cost by the European Union. But what are the weapons, and why is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy likely to welcome the announcement? The Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is a mobile surface-to-air missile defence system developed by Raytheon Technologies. It is considered one of the most advanced air defence systems in the US arsenal and has been in service since the 1980s. A typical battery includes radar and control systems, a power unit, launchers, and support vehicles. The system can intercept aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, depending on the interceptor used. The system has different capabilities depending on the type of interceptor used. The earlier PAC-2 interceptor uses a blast-fragmentation warhead that detonates in the vicinity of a target, while the PAC-3 family of missiles uses more accurate technology that hits the target directly. It is not clear what kind of Patriot systems have been donated to Ukraine, but it is likely that Kyiv has at least some of the newer PAC-3 CRI interceptors. The system's radar has a range of more than 150 km, NATO said in 2015. Although the Patriot was not originally designed to intercept hypersonic weapons and Raytheon has not yet confirmed if it is able to do so, in May 2023 the US confirmed Ukraine had used it to shoot down a Russian Kinzhal missile, which Moscow claims is hypersonic. Since January 2015, the Patriot has intercepted more than 150 ballistic missiles in combat operations, Raytheon says on its website. Raytheon has built and delivered over 240 Patriot fire units, according to its website. These have been shipped to 19 countries, according to Raytheon, including the US, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. In January, Axios reported the US had transferred about 90 Patriot interceptors from Israel to Ukraine. A newly-produced single Patriot battery costs over $US 1 billion ($1.5 billion) , including $US 400 million ($610 million) for the system and $690 million (around $1 billion) for the missiles in a battery, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Patriot interceptors are estimated at around $US 4 million ($6.1 million) per missile, CSIS says. Kyiv has consistently asked Western allies for more air defences to protect critical infrastructure and civilian areas from frequent Russian missile and drone attacks. While effective at intercepting missiles and aircraft, Patriots are a costly way to shoot down low-budget drones. Still, Ukrainian officials say they are essential to defending key targets from Russia's escalating long-range attacks. Russia says it sees the Patriots as a direct escalation. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in May that supplying more systems to Ukraine would delay the chances of peace. Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham, Stefan Wolff, told ABC's The World that the US is not providing enough missiles for it to be a "major game-changer". "What it will do for Ukraine though is potentially increase a little bit of its air defence capabilities, where the country has been exposed to very large-scale Russian attacks," Mr Wolff said. He said this decision was overall a positive sign that the US administration "has not completely turned his back on Europe and Ukraine". "On the other hand, it shows (Trump's) approach to foreign policy is very, very unpredictable," he said. "So even if today he decides he will send more Patriot missiles, tomorrow he might decide that he will relax permissions for Ukraine to use offensive weapons deeper inside Russia. "All of this could again all change … we do not have the degree of predictability that I think above all Ukraine and Europe would really appreciate from the US administration". Reuters/ABC
