Zelenskyy urges Europe defence system within a year
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- Zelenskyy said Europe must build its own anti‑ballistic missile defence system within a year, and he has begun talks with several European countries.
- Fire Point announced negotiations with European firms to launch a new low‑cost air‑defence system by next year, aiming to offset the shortage of Patriot missiles.
- Patriot missiles are in short supply as they are heavily deployed in the Gulf against Iranian attacks, limiting availability for Ukraine.
- SAMP/T is the only European anti‑ballistic system, but it is produced in relatively small numbers.
- Russia has been using ballistic missiles to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, contributing to civilian casualties (52 in April per SKIMNEWS).
Why it matters: Ukraine gains a home‑grown shield by April 2025, while European arms makers secure orders in response to the 52 civilian deaths, reducing reliance on scarce Patriot missiles.
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