[Goose]

Patriot missiles probably the most important weapon that only the US can provide I would think. Eventually if they run out, a higher percentage of Russian ballistic missiles will start leaking through, though Russia is probably only able to use a trickle of these as they are produced, and NASAMS also has some capability here as well.

https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-se...e-980a71d1

Unfortunately all the missiles used by the NASAMS contain US IP (and actual hardware in almost all cases) that is subject to ITAR regulations. Even if it is possible to manufacture say AMRAAMs overseas, those products are subject to ITAR control and cannot be shipped to a "foreign" end user without US consent. The AN/MPQ-64 radar on the NASAMS is an RTX product and clearly subject to ITAR control.

I don't even want to imagine what will happen if the US denies permission for any ITAR controlled systems/materials being shipped to Ukraine going forward. If some countries then decide to ignore ITAR regulations the potential for a cascade of diplomatic disasters is daunting indeed. In particular, BAE and Leonardo will definitely be in a world of hurt, as will all their customers, foreign and domestic.

[Goose]

Patriot missiles probably the most important weapon that only the US can provide I would think. Eventually if they run out, a higher percentage of Russian ballistic missiles will start leaking through, though Russia is probably only able to use a trickle of these as they are produced, and NASAMS also has some capability here as well.

https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-se...e-980a71d1

Unfortunately all the missiles used by the NASAMS contain US IP (and actual hardware in almost all cases) that is subject to ITAR regulations. Even if it is possible to manufacture say AMRAAMs overseas, those products are subject to ITAR control and cannot be shipped to a "foreign" end user without US consent. The AN/MPQ-64 radar on the NASAMS is an RTX product and clearly subject to ITAR control.

I don't even want to imagine what will happen if the US denies permission for any ITAR controlled systems/materials being shipped to Ukraine going forward. If some countries then decide to ignore ITAR regulations the potential for a cascade of diplomatic disasters is daunting indeed. In particular, BAE and Leonardo will definitely be in a world of hurt, as will all their customers, foreign and domestic.