Europe Unites with Ukraine on Missile Defense | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Ten European nations, including Ukraine, are forging a unified ballistic missile defense system to counter Russia’s escalating and increasingly lethal missile arsenal—drawing on Ukraine’s battlefield experience. As Putin vows devastating retaliation for Ukrainian strikes, European leaders rally around Ukraine’s urgent needs, especially as winter looms and Russia ramps up attacks. The Anti-Ballistic Program, unveiled in Paris, seeks to accelerate defense cooperation, with U.S. Patriot system licensing floated—but experts warn it could take years. Ukraine’s drone successes are also being…