On October 31, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans for the country to procure 500 missiles for the Patriot system, emphasizing the importance of support from European partners in financing this initiative.
Need for Missile Procurement
Zelensky stated that the current number of missiles is insufficient to ensure full protection for Ukraine during the winter period. He expressed gratitude to the United States for their proposal but emphasized that Ukraine needs to find additional funds to implement this project.
Issues with Supply
The President also noted that the delivery of missiles may be delayed for several years due to production specifics that affect delivery timelines. Ukraine hopes that European partners will be able to support it in financing the procurement to ensure the necessary level of defense capability.