Zelenskyy, Merz Advance FREYJA Missile Shield as Ukraine Seeks More Patriot Missiles
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Updated · Українські Національні Новини · Jul 7
Zelenskyy, Merz Advance FREYJA Missile Shield as Ukraine Seeks More Patriot Missiles
3 articles · Updated · Українські Національні Новини · Jul 7
Summary
German defense participation in the FREYJA anti-ballistic system moved forward in talks between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside work on a Ukraine-Germany Drone Deal.
Patriot missile shortages drove the discussion after Zelenskyy briefed Merz on the impact of massive Russian strikes and pressed for more interceptors to bolster Ukraine's air defenses.
Germany already backs the PURL program, which helps Ukraine buy scarce anti-ballistic missiles, and the two leaders discussed further support and coordination with partners.
FREYJA is being built around Fire Point's FP-7.x interceptor, with first missiles targeted by end-2026; HENSOLDT is set to supply TRML-4D radars as Ukraine seeks more European components.