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“One Thing Needed: US License,” Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s Missile Plans
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Ukraine has the technology and specialists to develop an anti-ballistic missile, but it needs a US license to do so, according to Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The statement was published by Ukrinform on March 10.
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Zelenskyy made the statement while speaking with journalists in response to a question about what Ukraine needs to create a missile capable of intercepting Russian ballistic threats.
He noted that the issue had been raised with the previous US administration, the current administration, missile manufacturers, and partners linked to NATO leadership.
“For this, only one thing is needed— licenses from the United States of America,” Zelenskyy stated, adding that Ukraine has not yet received one.
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He also noted that the defense industry Ukraine built during the war, together with its engineers and existing technologies, could support rapid, large-scale missile production.
Zelenskyy also argued that such production could meet not only Ukraine’s needs but also those of Europe.
Meanwhile, Germany plans to start domestic production of Patriot interceptor missiles, with the first Germany-made rounds expected to be ready by late 2026 or early 2027, according to Major General Christian Freuding.
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Freuding said Berlin has begun building its own production lines for Patriot missiles in Germany, aiming to expand European output as demand grows and stockpiles remain under pressure.
The plan is framed as part of a broader European push to increase interceptor production capacity, with German-made deliveries intended to support Ukraine’s air defense once manufacturing ramps up.
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