EXPLAINED: Putin's Missile Might vs NATO's Plan to Arm Ukraine From Within | Times Now World

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Ukraine isn't just asking for missiles anymore — it's negotiating to BUILD them. Here's what's really happening behind closed doors right now. The Breakdown — What You Need to Know: SCALP Missile Talks: Ukraine's defense minister confirmed real progress in talks with France and missile-maker MBDA on domestic SCALP production, though he cautioned it's "still too early" to finalize. Patriot Licensing: President Zelensky has personally asked President Trump for a license to manufacture Patriot interceptors on Ukrainian soil — Trump has said he'll ask US defense firms to consider it. Taurus Partnership: German-French missile maker MBDA signed a new strategic partnership with Ukrainian defense firm Ukrainian Armor, focused on deep-strike and counter-drone technology. G7 Backing: G7 leaders have said they're "ready to consider" licensing arrangements that would let Ukraine produce Western weapons systems domestically. Russia's Response Arsenal: Kinzhal and Iskander missiles continue strikin

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