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Ukrainian President Calls For Domestic Production To Counter Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy is calling for the country to be allowed to license-produce Patriot interceptors to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks. The request comes amid a shortfall in Ukrainian stocks of the missiles and a slowdown in international supplies. This development may signal a shift in Ukraine’s defense strategy, with a focus on domestic production to enhance its air defense capabilities. The news was first reported by Aviation Week.