Here, The Independent looks at what Patriot missiles are, and why it is important to Ukraine: The Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is a mobile surface-to-air missile defence system developed by Raytheon Technologies.

The latest development comes just days after President Trump reversed course on his stance toward Ukraine, pledging more weapons and proposing a model in which NATO allies would purchase U.S. weapons and supply them to Kyiv.

The range of Akash Prime is about 25 to 30 km and can intercept targets up to an altitude of 4,500 metres. It means that the missile system will destroy any aerial threat under 25 to 30 km. its Made in India radio frequency is capable of tracking high-speed targets such as fighter jets, drones and cruise missiles.

Air and missile defenses, like Patriot battalions, are growing more important for the Army.

President Trump reveals how Russian leader 'talks nice, then bombs everybody' as the U.S. prepares to send Ukraine Patriot missiles under a NATO agreement.

Germany’s Defense Ministry clearly stated that it does not know of anyone currently sending Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. Germany Rejects Claim About Patriot Missile Delivery This statement,

American fatigue with the war and the fickleness of the Trump administration remain concerns for Ukraine’s leaders.