Polish officials say a domestic production facility could go ahead if Ukraine secures a US license to manufacture Patriot missile components.
Kyrylo Budanov said Ukraine critically needs additional Patriot interceptors and broader Starlink and Starshield capabilities to counter Russian missile systems, according to Ukrinform.
The military aid is set to be sent to Kyiv by October 2029 and will include weapons and armored vehicle parts, according to TASS, citing Reuters.
The comments follow President Zelenskyy's statement that the US would give Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missile systems, Anadolu Agency reported.
Ukraine's president said Kyiv has reached specific agreements to obtain licenses to produce missiles for Patriot air defense systems.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Berlin has told Raytheon and the Pentagon it can help meet soaring demand for air-defense missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he received no definitive response from Donald Trump on a request for additional air defense missiles, citing a shortage of interceptors for Patriot systems.
Ukraine's president said an agreement had been reached to supply missiles for Patriot systems, without naming the partner country involved.
The Ukrainian president and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss securing a 'winter support package.'
The Ukrainian president said the meeting took place as Kyiv came under ballistic missile attack, underscoring the urgency of air defense needs.