Patriot will be the most effective long-range defense weapon system Ukraine has ever acquired.

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[Compiled Chen Chengliang/Comprehensive Report] CNN exclusively reported on the 13th that US officials revealed that the Biden administration is finalizing the delivery of the Patriot missile and air defense system (Patriot) to Ukraine due to the continuous bombardment of Ukraine by Russian missiles. air defense units) could be announced as early as this week.

The Pentagon's plan still needs to be approved by Secretary of Defense Austin before it can be sent to President Biden for his signature.

Three officials familiar with the matter told CNN that the plan is expected to pass smoothly, and once it is finalized, it is expected to be delivered quickly in the next few days. "Patriot" will be the most effective long-range defense weapon system that Ukraine has acquired so far. Operational training at the U.S. Army base in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

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It is unclear how many missile launchers will be assisted, but a typical Patriot company includes a radar set to detect and track targets, computers, power generation equipment, an engagement control station and up to eight launchers, each Holds 4 missiles ready to launch.

Ukraine has been demanding the Patriot in recent months, but the logistical challenges of delivering and operating it are enormous.

Despite those obstacles, the "real situation" of Russian missiles bombarding Ukraine prompted the Biden administration's decision, U.S. officials said.

On November 29, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also stated that NATO member states are discussing whether to provide Ukraine with the "Patriot" air defense missile system.

Germany has provided Poland with the Patriot missile defense system to help protect Poland's airspace after a stray missile hit the Polish border in early November, killing two people.

But Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak later asked Germany to transfer the US-made air defense system to Ukraine, but Germany refused.

With the advancement of technology, the "Patriot" can attack more and more targets. With new radars, multiple launch systems and different peripheral aids, in addition to intercepting well-known ballistic missiles, it can also attack other types of weapons such as drones and cruisers. Missiles, fighter jets, etc. also have strong destructive power.