The 20th meeting in the Ramstein format can be decisive in preventing a possible shortage of missiles for the air defense forces of Ukraine.
Experts point to the existence of alternative ways of helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine in providing weapons, even without an approved budget, through the participation of "third countries".
One possible option is the Excess Defense Articles program, which provides for the transfer of surplus weapons at minimal cost, subject to payment of logistics costs and recovery and repair by the recipient.
In addition, US anti-aircraft missiles such as the AIM-120 and AIM-9 used by NASAMS are in service with NATO and other countries that support Ukraine. A possible scenario involves the transfer of missiles to Ukraine, and in return the country will receive a discount for replenishing its own stocks by ordering new missiles from the United States.
However, the main problem is the missiles for the Patriot system. In Europe, their production for this system is carried out by a joint company of MBDA Germany and Raytheon - COMLOG. There are options for the transfer of anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, but they are complicated schemes with several participants based on mutual obligations and promises.
However, any more complex measures, which involve the direct supply of weapons, remain extremely unclear and confusing.
