Washington DC, Oct. 30 -- The United States has approved a potential sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Ukraine for an estimated USD 2.1 billion, with the purchase to be funded entirely by European partners alongside Canada.

The US State Department formally announced the approval on Friday, indicating that the proposed sale is designed to bolster Ukraine's air defences and missile protection against contemporary and emerging threats.

Canada, Germany and Norway are set to contribute towards the acquisition through the US JUMPSTART programme, alongside financial allocations from a European Union credit facility. No American financial resources are involved in the deal, according to official stateme...