The US State Department announced on Friday that it has approved the potential sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine, valued at an estimated $2.1 billion. This package, including missiles, parts, and support, represents one of the most substantial moves to supply defensive weapons to Kyiv since President Donald Trump's second administration began in January 2025. Ukraine will fund the purchase through contributions from Canada, Germany, and Norway via the US JUMPSTART program, supplemented by national funds from the European Union's Ukraine Support Loan. However, the missiles, which have yet to be manufactured, are not expected to be delivered until the 2030s. US weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin is the principal contractor for this sale.