EU reviews Ukraine request to buy PAC-3 Patriot missiles
By The BriefBrief
The European Union is reviewing Kyiv’s request to use a rare waiver to tap a €90 billion support loan for PAC-3 interceptor missiles for its Patriot batteries, the first formal request to access the loan for U.S.-made systems. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the request on Sept. 2 alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
WHO:European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
WHAT:EU reviews Ukraine’s request to use a €90 billion support loan to buy PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Patriot batteries.
WHEN:Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 12:34 AM ET
WHERE:European Union
WHY:Kyiv formally asked to tap the €90 billion support loan for PAC-3 Patriot systems to address an interceptor shortage.
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