Trump confirms deal to supply weapons to Ukraine: 17 Patriots are being prepared for shipment and what does Israel have to do with it

Patriot Delivery Scheme: What Trump Proposed

On July 14, during a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rubio, U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected announcement: NATO will receive 17 Patriot batteries — and these will be transferred to Ukraine.

“Today we made an agreement under which we will send them weapons, and they will pay for it,” said the White House chief. “We are going to produce first-class weapons and send them to NATO.”

Why This Approach

• Avoiding direct escalation. The U.S. does not transfer weapons directly, but operates through partners to reduce domestic criticism.
• Economic benefit. Each battery costs about $1 billion, and it will be paid for by European allies.
• Logistics under control. Patriots are already deployed in Europe — transport will take minimal time.
• Signal to Moscow. Strengthening Ukraine’s defense support can demonstrate to Russian President Putin the seriousness of U.S. intentions to end the war.

Trump added that other alliance countries will pay for these weapons, and then they will be “sent where they are needed.” In response, Rutte thanked him for ensuring that Ukraine will now receive the arms it needs.

The American president also promised that Ukraine will now “feel stronger.”

“Putin’s words are all talk, and then rockets fly to Kyiv and kill people,” Trump added, recalling the terrible casualty statistics of the conflict.

According to the White House chief, 17 Patriots are already being prepared for shipment. He noted that a large number of these systems will be on the battlefield.

Also during the conversation with the NATO chief, the White House head again noted the bravery of the Ukrainians. Moreover, Trump threatened Russia with “harsh tariffs” if Moscow does not reach an agreement to end the war against Ukraine within 50 days.

“The U.S. will impose secondary sanctions on Russia and its trading partners if there is no agreement on Ukraine within approximately 50 days. Tariffs will be at least 100%… Putin won’t fool me. Talks must end and action must begin,” Trump concluded.

A White House representative clarified to CNN that “secondary tariffs” mean 100% duties on Russian goods and secondary sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil.

Regarding weapons, besides the Patriot air defense systems, which top Kyiv’s wish list and which Trump called “vital,” the plan allows selling allies U.S. missiles, artillery shells, and a medium-range air defense missile system for subsequent transfer to Ukraine, a source said.

What These Batteries Will Give Ukraine

1. Reliable sky protection. Patriots can intercept tactical and ballistic missiles, including the “Kinzhal.”
2. Morale support. Ukrainians will see the West’s real readiness to resist aggression.
3. Time advantage. Systems can be deployed quickly — within a few weeks they will strengthen the air defense of key cities.

“Already now Ukrainian troops say that each battery can save hundreds of lives in the first days of operation.”

Israel’s Involvement?

NATO does not supply weapons directly, but coordinates participants’ efforts.

• delivery of Patriots by allies, purchased in the U.S., and their replacement with new ones;
• or purchase of new systems in the U.S. for immediate transfer to Ukraine.

Potential participants include Germany and Norway, while four other countries may join soon.

Earlier, Financial Times reported that the U.S., Israel, and Ukraine are negotiating to supply Kyiv with up to eight Patriot air defense systems, which would significantly improve the Defense Forces’ ability to counter Russian air strikes.

Patriot systems have already proven capable of intercepting all types of Russian missiles, including the advanced “Kinzhal.”

It was indicated that the agreement would likely involve sending valuable Patriot systems first from Israel to the U.S., and then on to Ukraine.

In April, Israel announced it would retire eight Patriot batteries to replace them with newer systems. However, air defense systems are still in use in Israel’s war with Hamas.

Since the start of the Russian invasion, Israel, unlike Western allies, has tried to maintain relations with Russia.

The possibility of transferring Israeli Patriots to Kyiv was discussed by former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken with ex‑Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, while national security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke with Andriy Yermak, head of the President’s Office.

In addition to U.S.-Ukraine negotiations, a source familiar with diplomacy said there were also direct talks between Israel and Kyiv on transferring Patriots.

Israeli M901 PAC-2 batteries are older than many Patriot systems now in Ukraine, but military analysts say the older model is still fully compatible with new ones.

Importantly, Israel also has significant stocks of interceptors needed by Ukraine. Analysts also noted that old Israeli interceptors have longer range and larger warheads than the new PAC-3 model.

NAnews — Israel News is already tracking the implementation of this large-scale plan. The faster the new Patriot batteries are operational, the fewer lives will be lost to rocket attacks — and that is the power of alliances at work.