US green light to sell 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine America has agreed to sell 500 advanced Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine worth $2.1 billion; the contract is intended to strengthen Kyiv's air defense capabilities against Russian missiles and air attacks. According to published information, the purchase of these missiles will be financed by Canada, Germany, Norway and Ukraine financial resources with the support of the European Union. The American company Lockheed Martin will also be the main contractor of this contract. PAC-3 missiles are one of the most important pieces of equipment of the Patriot system and are designed to intercept air threats, especially ballistic missiles.