Germany Seeks to Acquire Two Patriot Systems From U.S. for Ukraine
The German government is urgently working on a decision that would allow the transfer of new Patriot air defense systems and corresponding missiles to Ukraine.
Berlin expects a commitment from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to provide two Patriot systems, which will be financed by Germany, reports Bild.
According to the publication, the request to conclude the relevant agreement was sent to Hegseth several weeks ago.
Previously, Ukraine tried to purchase Patriot systems from the United States on its own, but without success.
Afterwards, Kyiv turned to the German government for assistance.
It remains unclear how the U.S. decision to suspend weapons deliveries might affect the agreements with Berlin.
The White House has paused the transfer of certain types of weapons that were approved by the previous administration.
The German government fears that the U.S. may also deny Germany’s request to transfer two Patriot systems to Ukraine, Bild reports.
The issue of suspending weapons deliveries was also discussed at a government meeting on July 2.
“It became clear that the loss of American weaponry cannot be compensated. At the same time, Germany and other allies want to at least try to supply Ukraine with Patriot systems from their own stocks,” the article states.
On July 2, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed a review of the weapons supply programs to Ukraine and stated that the Department of Defense was providing President Donald Trump with alternative options for military aid to Kyiv. These options take into account the need to maintain the combat readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces and the priorities of the “America First” program.
Following media reports about the suspension of some American weapons deliveries, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine stated that it had not received any official notification on the matter. Negotiations with American partners have now been initiated to clarify the details of the situation.
