U.S. Greenlights Patriot Defense System Sale to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of the Patriot air defense system sustainment to Ukraine, valued at $105 million. The transaction involves RTX Corp and Lockheed Martin as principal contractors, according to the Pentagon. This move underscores ongoing military support for Ukraine.

The Pentagon announced that the U.S. State Department has given the go-ahead for a potential sale of the Patriot air defense system sustainment and associated equipment to Ukraine. The deal is estimated to be worth $105 million.

Key players in this defense contract will be RTX Corp and Lockheed Martin, two major players in the defense industry, highlighting the significant collaboration involved in this sale.

The transaction underscores the United States' continued military support for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)