EU Poised to Fund Ukraine’s Patriot Air Defences Through Support Loan

Ukraine has filed a new request to finance air defences—including PAC-3 Patriot missiles—via the EU's Support Loan, with roughly €60 billion of the €90 billion earmarked for military equipment through 2027; to date €22.1 billion has been approved and €8.35 billion disbursed. The loan prioritizes European manufacturers, but a derogation can allow foreign-made gear; Kyiv reportedly seeks about €2 billion for Patriot missiles. Zelenskyy has urged faster deliveries and says Kyiv needs roughly 300 interceptors this winter, while EU leaders call for a quicker, more integrated alert system and a stronger defense surge.