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Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles

G7 and US nations will license Ukrainian companies to manufacture long-range and air-defence weapons. This strategy shifts the military supply model from emergency aid packages to local wartime production. The move addresses critical ammunition shortages.

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Recent updates include a $4 billion collective aid pledge and a specific UK support package.

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  1. Allies Approve Licensed Missile Production in Ukraine

    G7 and US nations will license Ukrainian companies to manufacture long-range and air-defence weapons. This strategy shifts the military supply model from emergency aid packages to local wartime production. The move addresses critical ammunition shortages.

    What's confirmed:

    • The UK will provide 150,000 drones and over 350 air defence missiles and radar systems.
    • The UK military package is worth 752 million pounds.
    • Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated allies pledged $4 billion in military aid following the June 18 Ramstein-format meeting in Belgium.
    • The UK package is funded by the 2.26 billion-pound Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration loan backed by immobilized Russian assets.
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  2. Allies Agree to License Air-Defense Missile Production for Ukraine

    The US and G7 countries are prepared to license Ukraine-based companies to build long-range missiles and air-defense systems. This move follows critical shortages of ammunition and dwindling stocks of supplied systems. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that current production levels are too low to meet needs.

    What's confirmed:

    • The US and European G7 countries intend to license Ukraine-based companies to manufacture air-defense systems and long-range missiles.
    • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that current production is too low and should be offset by granting licenses to European and Ukrainian firms.
    • A G7 statement pledged to increase the delivery of interceptors, additional systems, and air-defense capacities to Kyiv.
    • Donald Trump stated that US arms makers could license weapons production in Europe and Ukraine.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A diplomatic source claims that deep-strike capabilities will also be produced under license.
    • NATO chief Mark Rutte suggested allies donated $1 billion for the PURL scheme, missing a $12 billion goal.
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