Trump Sets the Record Straight on Patriot Missile License for Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said the United States has not authorized Ukraine to manufacture missiles for the Patriot air defense system, emphasizing that Washington will exercise extreme caution when considering the transfer of advanced military technology. "The United States has not agreed to Ukraine producing missiles for Patriot. We will be very careful about allowing anyone to manufacture them," Trump said, according to Reuters. Washington Remains Cautious Over Technology Transfers Trump said the United States has not shared Patriot production technology with any country, although discussions on the issue have taken place.