https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-clears-500-patriot-pac-3-missiles-for-ukraine-in-2-1-billion-saleContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-clears-500-patriot-pac-3-missiles-for-ukraine-in-2-1-billion-salehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-clears-500-patriot-pac-3-missiles-for-ukraine-in-2-1-billion-sale#u172659Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:27:05 +0000The United States has approved a potential 2.1 billion dollar foreign military sale to provide Ukraine with 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the agreement but warned that deliveries could take years and pressed Washington for more urgent shipments. Meanwhile, a NATO military chief expressed a contrasting view, seeing no delays to Patriot deliveries to Kyiv. The missiles represent a scarce and vital addition to Ukraine's air defense capabilities as the conflict continues.Why it mattersThe acquisition targets air defense shortages that leave Ukrain