President Donald Trump told Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday that the United States is prepared to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot missile interceptors domestically. Trump indicated the offer would prevent Zelensky from accusing Washington of insufficient aid, adding that he instructed Zelensky to produce the weapons himself. However, defense analysts and experts cited by reports describe the proposal as largely impractical, pointing to years-long delays, billions in costs, and strict US export controls. Only Germany and Japan hold such licenses, with Germany yet to produce a single missile. Critics suggest the move may be a symbolic gesture or a way to shift blame onto Kyiv for any future shortfalls.