U.S. State Department clears potential $2.1 billion sale of Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles to Ukraine worth about $2.1 billion, according to the report. The package is reported to include the missiles plus logistical support and spare parts, and Lockheed Martin is named as the prime contractor. The announcement was described as a State Department approval of a prospective sale; details such as final transfer timing and any required approvals were not specified.