What's new: The reversal came days after Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Washington had agreed, leaving a key air defense push unresolved.
Earlier: Ukraine presses for Patriot missiles before winter attacks intensifySeries: Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Washington Trump Meeting · 3 chapters since Jul 29Why it matters: Kyiv says a shortage of interceptors left 23 Russian ballistic missiles unshot in one recent attack.
Series: Ukraine · Patriot Missile Production License · 2 chapters since Jul 8Why it matters: The deal expands Lockheed’s anti-submarine business as allied navies boost spending on sonar, sonobuoys and torpedo defenses.
Why it matters: The retaliation widens the US-China trade and security clash to rare earths and third-country transfers.
Suppliers including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon lose access to China government tenders, while 10 other U.S. firms face export controls.
Why it matters: The move points to strain on US munitions after the 15-week Iran war and could redirect supplies from partners such as Ukraine and Taiwan.
The west coast launch was the first for Taiwan's HIMARS, testing a scenario for repelling a China invasion.