But granting this request would make perfect sense given Ukraine’s military evolution. The Ukrainian military position is stronger than it has been in years. If any country in Europe has the incentive and expertise to become a crucial node in America’s military supply chain, it’s Ukraine. Even if the U.S. were to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriots, doing so at scale would take Ukraine years. When its war is over, Ukraine could manufacture surplus Patriots for U.S. use or for resale to U.S. allies and partners.