Only certain countries have been asked to defer their interceptor orders, so the move will not affect Taiwan.

The Biden administration is moving Ukraine ahead of other countries that were slated to receive air defense missiles, the latest move in its effort to rush urgently needed weapons to Kyiv.

The U.S. will “reprioritize” deliveries of Patriots and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems missiles planned for a select group of other countries so that the munitions coming off the production line will instead go to Ukraine, John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council, announced Thursday.

  • Beaver@lemmy.caEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Ukraine deserves them more than Switzerland as they’re the frontline for democracy around the world.