Ukraine's answer to the Patriot problem: build something cheaper, and build it fast (euobserver.com)

• Development of indigenous high-altitude missile interceptor.
• Mitigation of reliance on international Patriot supply chains.
• Targeted industrial production phase set for 2027.

"Due to critical shortages of Patriot interceptors, Ukraine is fast-tracking a domestic alternative designed to counter ballistic missile threats. Analysts view the 2027 production timeline as aggressive but feasible, marking a significant step toward local defense sovereignty."