McCaul Pushes Patriot Production in Ukraine

Rep. Michael McCaul discusses Ukraine's battlefield momentum, the urgent need for Patriot interceptors and stronger air defenses, and the potential for US-Ukraine co-production of advanced weapon systems. He sees Lockheed Martin as a beneficiary of Patriot licensing and addresses broader geopolitical risks including Iran and energy prices. - Ukraine is winning on the front lines with drone innovation but remains vulnerable to ballistic missile attacks. - Licensing Patriot interceptor production to Ukraine could benefit Lockheed Martin through contracts and manufacturing improvements. - A bipartisan bill aims to formalize US-Ukraine cooperation on advanced unmanned systems. - Putin is feeling pressure but may escalate; sustained leverage could bring Russia to negotiations. - Iran negotiations carry risk of a bad deal; energy price spikes could hurt midterm election outcomes. - The US defense industrial base could learn from Ukrainian drone technology and faster manufacturing.