The U.S. and at least nine other NATO allies have agreed to send “dozens” of air defense systems in the coming months to Ukraine, including at least four Patriot batteries, according to a joint agreement issued on July 9. The announcement comes at the start of the NATO summit in Washington, with the war in Ukraine expected to dominate the summit’s proceedings. According to the statement issued by the White House, the U.S., Germany, and Romania will “rapidly” provide Ukraine with additional Patriot batteries, while the Netherlands will provide components to operate one other Patriot battery. It…
