Ukraine is set to receive two additional U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems by the summer of 2025, according to a New York Times report published on Sunday.
One of the incoming systems is an older model based in Israel, known as the MIM-104D “Yahalom.”
The Times said it will be refurbished, likely in the U.S., before being delivered to Ukraine. The upgrade includes new software, parts replacement, and system testing. Once ready, it will be shipped to Europe, and Ukrainian troops will likely train on it in Germany.
The report stated that the additional Patriot air defense system could potentially come from Germany or Greece, though no final decision has been made. Germany has already supplied Ukraine with three of its twelve Patriot systems, while Greece, which operates six, has not provided any to Ukraine so far.
The Patriot system is designed to shoot down missiles, drones, and aircraft. It uses radar that can track up to 100 targets and fire missiles with high accuracy.
Ukraine currently operates six Patriot air defense systems, with two more undergoing maintenance. The planned additions would raise the total to ten, the majority of which are positioned around the capital, Kyiv.
The transfer of Patriot systems to Ukraine is part of ongoing efforts by Western allies to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses as Russian missile and drone attacks continue.
