The U.S. is considering Moving some of its Patriot Missile systems from Israel to Ukraine, to help shore-up its Air Defences against Russia.
Under the Proposed Deal, up to Eight Patriot Missile Defence systems in Israel, would be transferred to the U.S. and then on to Ukraine.
It follows an Announcement by Israel In April, that it would start Retiring Eight Patriot Batteries, which are more than 30 years old, to Replace them with more Advanced systems.
A recent Statement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), said the System was a “significant positive force” when it was first Deployed in 1991, but added that it would “soon end its service in the Israeli air force”.
The Broad Outline of the Deal, has been discussed by Senior Officials and Ministers in Israel, the U.S., and Ukraine.
Ukraine has stepped up Lobbying of its Western Allies for more Air Defence systems, as it Struggles to intercept Russian Missiles.
The U.S. is also working to get more Air Defence systems into Ukraine, having paused the Delivery of Patriot Batteries to other Allies, so the War in Ukraine can be Prioritised.
It was Not immediately clear how Effective the Ageing Patriot systems would be against Russian Missiles if they were Deployed to Ukraine.
Ukraine continues to work with various Countries around the World, on obtaining additional Patriot Systems.
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