Trump Approves Patriot Missile Production in Ukraine, Zelensky Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on September 25, 2026, that U.S. President Donald Trump has approved the transfer of a license allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defense missiles. The decision would let Ukraine manufacture the interceptors domestically rather than relying solely on foreign supplies. The Patriot system is a key part of Ukraine's defense against Russian missile and drone strikes. The reported approval comes as Russian attacks continue to hit Ukrainian industry, including strikes that shut down the country's largest steelmaker.