RTX subsidiary Raytheon has secured a $529 million contract to supply the Netherlands with a Patriot air and missile defense system fire unit and associated equipment, replenishing the unit it donated to Ukraine. The contract, executed through direct commercial sales, includes a fire unit consisting of radar, launchers, command and control stations, and additional support gear. RTX said most of...
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Netherlands Taps Raytheon to Replenish Its Patriot Air Defense System in $529M Deal
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