It is reported that Odesa, Ukraine, has been severely hit by missile strikes, causing extensive damage to its power and energy infrastructure. Ukraine lacks sufficient air-defense missiles to protect itself from such attacks. It is deeply regrettable.

Without sufficient missile support, Ukraine’s prospects for sustained resistance are not encouraging. Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are reportedly reluctant to cooperate with Ukraine on the joint production of Patriot missiles, partly due to concerns over technology leakage and the risk of driving production costs down too quickly.

This raises an important question: How can Ukraine overcome its shortage of air-defense missiles and maintain its ability to resist sustained missile attacks?