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Trump says the U.S. will give license to Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems
By Lorne Cook And Seung Min Kim, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 6 min read
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year. “We’ll give them the right to mak...
Key takeaway We’ll show them how to do it,” Trump said as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a NATO summit in Turkey.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's connection to global events like the NATO summit may seem distant, but the city's significant military presence means that decisions made by world leaders can have a ripple effect locally. With several major military bases, including Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio is home to a large number of active and retired military personnel who are likely watching the developments in Turkey with interest. The city's economy is also closely tied to the defense industry, with many local businesses providing goods and services to the military. As the situation with Iran continues to unfold, San Antonians may be wondering how the city's military community will be impacted by the escalating tensions and what role the city's bases may play in any future military actions. The city's residents will be keeping a close eye on how the NATO summit and the US-Iran conflict affect their community and the local economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year. “We’ll give them the right to mak...
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