Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870) passed away. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump’s decision to give Patriot missile license to Ukraine a long-term plan, not an immediate fix

Washington Examiner

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July 9, 2026

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Trump’s decision to give Patriot missile license to Ukraine a long-term plan, not an immediate fix

President Donald Trump’s big announcement on Wednesday at the NATO summit that he will approve a license for Ukraine to produce its own Patriot missile interceptors is a significant long-term agreement, but not one that will help them immediately. The Patriot Missile Defense System is a highly effective, expensive mobile surface-to-air missile and air defense []

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Disclose.tv

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] NOW - Trump to grant Ukraine a license and teach them how to make Patriot Missiles.

NOW - Trump to grant Ukraine a license and teach them how to make Patriot Missiles.@disclosetv

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Make them yourself': Trump gives Zelensky green light to produce Patriot missiles

Editor's note: this is a developing story and is being updated.U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 8 that he will grant Ukraine its longstanding request to produce American Patriot missiles, the West's only tool capable of stopping Russian ballistic missile attacks.Patriot missiles

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 13, 2026

Ukraine’s Patriots will make America safer

President Donald Trump announced that he will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles. This decision is a welcome shift in U.S. policy that will serve American and Ukrainian interests alike. Both the United States and Europe will be safer as a result. “We’re going to give you a license to make Patriots,” []

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 US to give Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missiles.

JUST IN: US to give Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missiles.@BRICSNews

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump Says US Will Give Patriot Missile License to Ukraine

REUTERS—President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will give a license to Ukraine for Patriot missiles as he said both Russia and Ukraine want to see the war settled. “We’re going to give a license to you to make Patriots. That’s pretty cool. This way, you can’t complain that we’re not giving...

Fox News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says US will let Ukraine make Patriot missiles in major policy shift

Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy the U.S. would license Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, adding the companies had not yet been informed.

PravdaReport

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· Jul 8, 2026

Lockheed and Raytheon Not Thrilled With Idea to Produce Patriot Missiles in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has put forward an unexpected proposal to localize the production of missiles for the Patriot air defense system in Ukraine, a move that places major American defense corporations in an extremely difficult position. Trump Announces Patriot Missile Production Proposal for Ukraine Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the United States would allow Ukraine to manufacture missiles for the Patriot air defense system. Then you won't be able to complain that we're not giving you enough—make them yourselves, Trump said during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russia Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump’s ‘cruel gift’: Why Patriot license will be useless for Ukraine

Trump’s offer to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles is likely a hollow, unworkable gesture, multiple experts argue Read Full Article at RT.com

Le Monde

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says US will allow Ukraine to make Patriot missiles

US President Donald Trump did not specify any conditions or timeline for the authorization, and it is unclear whether Ukraine has the capabilities needed to produce costly Patriot missiles in the near future.

TRT World

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· Jul 9, 2026

Donald Trump greenlights Patriot missile licence for Ukraine

US President Donald Trump’s move to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles could boost its air defences, but building them locally will take years. Until then, Ukraine remains vulnerable to Russia’s relentless ballistic missile attacks. Shadia Edwards-Dashti reports from Kiev.

Libertarian Institute

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ukrainian Official: Impossible to Say How Long It Will Take to Produce Patriot Missiles

An official said it was possible to make Patriot interceptors inside Ukraine, but the timeline was unclear. The statement came after President Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky that the US would grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles. “Don’t listen to the pessimists. Producing missiles for Patriot in Ukraine is possible,” Ukrainian Defense Ministry []

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

US President Donald Trump’s promise to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors has given a glimmer of hope to millions of Ukrainians terrorized by Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles strikes. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said a “little birdie told me that we’ll give them the right to make The post Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough appeared first on Egypt Independent.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Latest: Trump says US will allow Patriot air defense systems to be made for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. will give a license for its Patriot air defense systems to be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine, which has badly needed the technology in the war now in its fifth year.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 11, 2026

[Photo] 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺 — Ukraine will not be able to establish its own production of Patriot air defen [...]

— Ukraine will not be able to establish its own production of Patriot air defense missiles for several more years, even if granted a US license, retired American diplomat and former assistant to the US Secretary of Defense Charles Freeman tells RIA Novosti. Even in the US, producing a single Patriot system takes two years, Freeman noted. Washington currently has no spare systems available for delivery to Ukraine — a situation unlikely to change in the coming years, per the agency’s source.@IntelSlava

Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ukraine should have Plan B despite Trump Patriot pledge, says expert

Trump's announcement granting Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors is the first step, but crucial negotiations between US and Ukrainian industries are still needed, German defense analyst Christian Mölling says. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #ukraine #russia #patriotmissile Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wAlVR3 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ukraine Gets Patriot Production License at NATO, But Factory Timeline Two Years

Donald Trump agreed at the NATO Ankara summit to give Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missiles domestically, a first for Kyiv. Advisers caution the factory setup could take 12-24 months, raising questions about Ukraine's immediate air defense shortage.

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 8, 2026

WATCH: Trump says in Zelenskyy meeting that U.S. will allow Patriot missiles to be made overseas

President Donald Trump said that the U.S. will give a license for its Patriot air defense systems to be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for that nation.

RedState

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump: Ukraine to Get License to Manufacture Patriot Anti-Ballistic Missile Interceptors

Trump: Ukraine to Get License to Manufacture Patriot Anti-Ballistic Missile Interceptors

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Will be giving licence to Ukraine to produce Patriot missile: Trump

Will be giving licence to Ukraine to produce Patriot missile: Trump

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump Backs Ukraine Patriot Production as Zelenskyy Gains New Air Defense Path

President Donald Trump said the United States will give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile interceptors, offering Kyiv a potential long-term answer to one of its most urgent wartime shortages.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 11, 2026

Ukraine building Patriots is in Lockheed's interest, McCaul says

WASHINGTON — U.S. defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp. have every interest to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot missile interceptors after President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would grant a license for the weapons system, a ...

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 11, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei Vows to ‘Avenge’ His Father ‘Soon’ as Trump Warns of Swift Retaliation to Any Assassination Attempt

President Trump: 1000 Missiles are Locked ​and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, ... should the Iranian Government act on its ‌threat. The post Mojtaba Khamenei Vows to ‘Avenge’ His Father ‘Soon’ as Trump Warns of Swift Retaliation to Any Assassination Attempt first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

EXPLAINER: 5 Things to Know About Ukraine and Patriot Missiles

Ukraine urgently needs PAC-3 Patriot interceptors, the only system in its arsenal capable of stopping Russian Iskander-M ballistic missiles, which carry half-ton warheads. By early July 2026, Ukraine’s PAC-3 stocks were reportedly exhausted, allowing Russia to launch major strikes involving 23-24 ballistic missiles and Zircon missiles with no intercepts. US policy shifts and production limits — Lockheed Martin makes only around 500-600 PAC-3 missiles per year — have worsened the shortage, contributing to a record civilian toll in June. While US President Donald Trump has signaled that Ukraine may be allowed to produce Patriot interceptors under license, the timeline remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Fire Point is developing a cheaper domestic interceptor, Freya, with the first test missiles expected by the end of 2026. A small resupply of fewer than 20 PAC-3 interceptors is reportedly expected from allies, including Poland.

CNN

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· Jul 9, 2026

Can Ukraine make Patriot missiles?

At the NATO summit on July 8th, President Donald Trump suggested to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky that Patriot missiles could be manufactured in Ukraine. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports on the challenges ahead, and how success could change the war.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump Approves Patriot Missile Production in Ukraine, Endorses Deep Strikes Into Russia

(NaturalNews) President Donald Trump announced support for Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory and authorized the production of U.S. Patriot missile int...

The Hill

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump 'left instructions' to bomb Iran 'at levels that they've never seen' if he's assassinated

President Trump on Friday claimed he has left instructions to bomb Iran “at levels that they’ve never seen before” should Tehran assassinate him. “I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with,” he told the New York Post. “The only thing is, I’ve left instructions — if anything happens, to...

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says US will give Ukraine license to make Patriot missiles to counter Russia

President Donald Trump said the US will give a license to Ukraine to build Patriot air defense systems, a major boost for Kyiv as it battles Russia. Trump announced the move during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Sources: US may grant Ukraine license to make Patriot missiles, says report

Sources: US may grant Ukraine license to make Patriot missiles, says report

Iran Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

'Bomb them like they've never seen before': Trump says he has "left instructions" if Iran succeeds in assassinating him

Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he has 'left instructions' to launch a massive military action against Iran, if Tehran succeeds in the plan of assassinating him, while stressing that the country would be bombed 'at levels they have never seen before', New York Post reported. Speaking in an interview with New York Post, Trump highlighted that he has be

Nepal News

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· Jun 28, 2026

इरानलाई ध्वस्त पारिदिने डोनाल्ड ट्रम्पको चेतावनी

काठमाडौं । अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रम्पले युद्धविराम उल्लंघन जारी रहे इरानको अस्तित्व समाप्त हुने चेतावनी दिएका छन्। ट्रम्पको यो चेतावनी अमेरिकाले इरानमाथि गरेको पछिल्लो सैन्य आक्रमणपछि आएको हो। अमेरिकी सेनाले पानामाको झण्डा बोकेको एक तेल ट्यांकरलाई इरानले निशाना बनाएपछि त्यसको जवाफस्वरूप इरानमाथि आक्रमण गरिएको दाबी गरेको छ। ट्रम्पले सामाजिक सञ्जाल ‘ट्रुथ सोसल’मार्फत युद्धविराम सम्झौता पुनः []

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump calls Ukraine's strikes on Russia an escalation that could help end the war

US President Donald Trump has described Ukraine's intensified strikes on Russian territory as an "escalation," though he believes they may help push Russia towards ending the war. Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have triggered a fuel crisis now being addressed at the highest levels in Moscow. Trump has also announced the transfer of Patriot missile technology to Kyiv, alongside a NATO assistance package worth €140 billion. Russia says Western involvement will only prolong the conflict, as drone and missile strikes from both sides continue. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports from Moscow, Russia. #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #DonaldTrump #TrumpUkrainePolicy #UkraineStrikes #RussianOilRefineries #RussiaFuelCrisis #PatriotMissiles #NATOUkraineSupport #EUUkraineAid #Moscow #Kyiv #UkraineConflict #RussiaWar #AlJazeeraEnglish

DW News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Can Ukraine build Patriots fast enough to stop Russian missiles? | DW News

Donald Trump says the US will give Ukraine the license to produce Patriot missiles in the country. Its something Ukraine has wanted for some time. The Patriot missile system is invaluable in shooting down Russian ballistic missiles that rain down on Ukrainian cities. But questions remain. Will this license indeed be given? How soon before Ukraine can start producing Patriots? And how long before they'll be a gamechanger in the war? Alex Forrest Whiting asks Military analyst Gustav Gressel. #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

India TV News

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· Jul 11, 2026

'1000 missiles are locked and aimed at Iran': Trump warns Tehran against attempts to assassinate him

In a significant development, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said 1000 Missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow. He added that should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, me, orders have already been given, and the US Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing

“1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, should the Iranian government act on its threat,” Trump

Les Crises

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· Jul 2, 2026

Quelques jours avant de signer l’accord avec l’Iran, Trump promettait de s’emparer de l’île de Kharg et de ses infrastructures pétrolières

Peu après avoir proféré cette menace, le président s’est demandé si les États-Unis « avaient le courage » de mener à bien cette opération. Source : Responsible Statecraft, Connor EcholsTraduit par les lecteurs du site Les-Crises Le président Donald Trump a menacé d’envahir l’île iranienne de Kharg, afin de s’emparer des infrastructures pétrolières qui s’y []

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump Admits Truth About Last-Minute Air Force One Swap

Umit Bektas / REUTERSDonald Trump seemingly acknowledged that a flare-up of hostilities with Iran led to him and top administration officials taking the old Air Force One out of Turkey on Wednesday.Trump had claimed on social media that he would be taking the plane previously used as Air Force One out of the country “for old time’s sake” so that U.S. troops in England could “tour” the newer one. The change raised eyebrows, given Trump flew to Turkey on the 400 million Qatari-gifted aircraft that he has spoken fondly of since launching it last week. The trip was its first time overseas while carrying Trump.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 21, 2026

AS mungkin kenakan tol di Selat Hormuz – Trump

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump berkata pada Sabtu bahawa AS mungkin mengenakan tol ke atas laluan strategik Selat Hormuz jika para perunding gagal memuktamadkan perjanjian untuk menamatkan perang di Iran. Trump berkata bahawa tiada bayaran maritim akan dibenarkan di selat itu sepanjang tempoh gencatan senjata 60 hari yang sedang berlangsung, sambil memberi amaran ... Read more The post AS mungkin kenakan tol di Selat Hormuz – Trump appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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