This was reported by the U.S. Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
An analytical note prepared by the institute’s analysts states that it is not yet clear whether Trump will approve the issuance of a license to Ukraine to produce the more advanced PAC-3 interceptors or the simpler PAC-2s. The U.S. president also clarified that the American manufacturer has not yet been notified of the license being granted to Ukraine.
It remains unclear how long it will take Ukraine to begin production of the interceptor missiles, as production capacity will depend on the availability of basic components and the scaling of the entire supply chain supporting the production of those components, ISW analysts note.
Analysts also point out that Russia is capable of producing between 60 and 65 Iskander ballistic missiles per month.
In summary, ISW emphasized that Russia could take advantage of the window of opportunity before Ukraine begins producing its own interceptor missiles for the Patriot system and escalate its missile strikes to inflict maximum damage before Ukraine is able to defend itself more effectively.
