Allies Press Greece, Spain for Expiring Patriot Missiles

NATO and EU officials are urging Greece and Spain to transfer Patriot PAC-2 interceptors to Ukraine before the missiles reach their 23-year service-life limit. Greece holds at least 200 of the interceptors; Spain’s stockpile size is not public. Kyiv says it needs 300 to 360 missiles to protect cities and energy infrastructure winter. Both governments have resisted transfers, citing defense needs. Spain’s foreign minister said Madrid would send five interceptors. Allies are seeking ways to release aging stockpiles amid shortages.