US excludes Patriot missiles from $307 million Ukraine aid package

September 26, 2026 at 01:57 AM2 min

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The United States has excluded Patriot missiles from a new $307 million military aid package for Ukraine, despite Kyiv's requests. The decision stems from depleted American stockpiles following the Middle East conflict. The package includes weapons and spare parts for military equipment.

Key Facts

The new US military aid package for Ukraine totals $307 million.
The Trump administration has committed to spending nearly all of the $400 million allocated by Congress in late 2025 on military support for Ukraine.
Patriot missiles were excluded from the package despite Ukrainian requests.
First deliveries began in September and included offensive weapons and equipment, including spare parts for armored vehicles.
The remaining aid is planned to be transferred gradually until October 2029, when Trump's presidential term expires.

Aid Package Details

The United States has excluded Patriot missiles from a new military aid package for Ukraine, according to Reuters. The package is valued at $307 million and includes weapons and spare parts for military equipment. The Trump administration has pledged to spend nearly all of the $400 million allocated by Congress in late 2025 on military support for Ukraine. First deliveries began in September and included offensive weapons and equipment, including spare parts for armored vehicles. The remaining aid is planned to be transferred gradually until October 2029, when Trump's presidential term expires.

Stockpile Depletion

The decision to exclude Patriot missiles stems from depleted American stockpiles following the Middle East conflict. The US itself lacks ammunition for Patriot air defense systems after its involvement in the Middle East. Reuters notes that the US war in Iran and the fighting in Ukraine have significantly depleted global stocks of these systems. Ukraine has been reporting a shortage of missiles for Patriot systems since spring.

Diplomatic Reactions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Trump promised during a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to provide a license for the production of Patriot missiles. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded that Zelensky 'talked a lot' and that Moscow is closely monitoring which countries provide licenses and weapons. Ukraine cannot shoot down ballistic missiles without Western help, and only Patriot interceptors are currently effective against them.