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US to Halt Open Orders for Patriot Air Defense Systems, Interceptor Missiles to Prioritize Ukraine

Jun 20, 2024, 09:32 AM

The US government is set to halt all open orders for Patriot air defense systems and interceptor missiles to prioritize deliveries to Ukraine. This decision aims to ensure that Ukraine has sufficient defenses against Russia's air attacks. The move, expected to be announced today, follows President Biden's recent commitment to deliver additional military support to Ukraine. Several European nations, including Poland, Romania, Germany, and Spain, have open orders for Patriot systems that will be affected by this decision. Three people with knowledge of the decision said the move would be announced today.