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Ukraine to Receive Hundreds of PAC-2 and PAC-3 Missiles in Major Air Defense Boost
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Ukraine has secured a major contract, supported by Germany, for the supply of hundreds of PAC-2 and PAC-3 anti-ballistic missiles, with deliveries set to begin next year. At the same time, efforts are underway to obtain additional missiles from partner countries and to develop a domestic anti-ballistic missile capability.
The announcement was made by Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov during a joint press briefing with Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson, according to Ukrinform correspondent on July 1.
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“Regarding PAC-2 or PAC-3, which are anti-ballistic systems, first of all, we have concluded a large contract thanks to Germany for hundreds of these missiles, with deliveries starting next year. However, we are also trying to temporarily borrow these missiles from some countries so that we can later return them,” Fedorov said.
The minister added that during the first Ramstein meetings, Ukraine had carried out similar efforts to obtain missiles from European Union stockpiles. He noted that the process had been extremely difficult, as only one or two missiles were requested from each country. In the end, he said, Ukraine received several dozen missiles, which helped the country repel Russian attacks in February and March.
Fedorov noted that Ukraine is also working on concluding direct contracts for the purchase of PAC-3 missiles, continues to receive supplies from the United States, and is exploring new mechanisms to secure assistance from countries that have not previously provided such systems.
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“We are now working to directly contract the purchase of PAC-3, which has never been done before. I am confident this will be achieved soon. We continue to receive these missiles from our American partners, although in insufficient quantities to fully support our air defense system. However, we have a concrete plan to secure additional missiles and to fight for every single one. Together with the Swedish Defense Minister, we discussed this yesterday with the President. We have some non-obvious solutions on how to involve partners who have never provided us with PAC-3 before. We are working on this 24/7,” he said.
According to Fedorov, a key strategic priority is the development of a Ukrainian anti-ballistic missile system, which would reduce dependence on foreign supplies and strengthen domestic production capacity.
He also noted that the issue has already been discussed with Saab and the Swedish defense minister, including the potential testing of Saab radar systems as part of a future integrated defense architecture. He did not disclose further details, stressing that the work is ongoing with direct involvement from the President of Ukraine.
Alongside air defense procurement, Ukraine is broadening its cooperation with Sweden in the field of combat aviation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on June 30 that the two countries had formalised an agreement for the purchase of 16 advanced Gripen E fighter jets.
“Together with Sweden, we continue to strengthen Ukrainian combat aviation. Today, our countries concluded an agreement to purchase 16 Gripen E fighter jets,” the President said. “It is important that, alongside the aircraft, there will be a package of relevant equipment, technical assistance, and support.”
The newly agreed procurement framework builds on earlier defense commitments between Kyiv and Stockholm. According to Zelenskyy, under previous arrangements with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the first 16 Gripen C/D aircraft are expected to be delivered to the Ukrainian Air Force as early as the beginning of 2027.
In parallel with ongoing procurement efforts, Ukraine is also urging its partners to step up support for defense technology development. Kyiv is calling on international allies to provide additional military assistance aimed at accelerating defense innovation, strengthening its military capabilities, and sustaining pressure on Russian forces.
According to Mykhailo Fedorov, Kyiv is urging allies to take advantage of what he described as a “fleeting opportunity” by investing in a new generation of drones, missiles, and defense technologies designed to disrupt Russian military operations and reinforce Ukraine’s recent gains on the battlefield.
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