NATO Support and Procurement Agency has tapped Raytheon to deliver Patriot guidance enhanced missiles to Germany under a $478 million contract award, replenishing the stock donated to Ukraine.
Preferred by the U.S. armed forces and other governments due to its significant capabilities, the Patriot GEM-T can address tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and enemy drones and other aircraft.
Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon, said the Patriot missiles have proven their effectiveness on the battlefield. He also highlighted their affordability and short delivery timeline through NSPA’s multi-nation procurement scheme, which included involvement from the Netherlands and Scandinavia’s Denmark and Norway.
“As a result, not only can we better support the missile inventories for these European partners, but also strengthen our cooperation, their interoperability, and their contribution to an essential NATO mission,” he said.
The Raytheon deal comes after NSPA received approval from the U.S. Department of State for acquiring alliance ground surveillance system equipment and related support services from Northrop Grumman. The Northrop deal will enhance NATO’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.