RTX's Raytheon awarded $529 million contract to replenish Dutch Patriot air defense system
RTX's Raytheon has secured a $529 million contract to provide the Netherlands with a Patriot® air and missile defense system fire unit and related equipment.
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RTX's Raytheon has secured a $529 million contract to provide the Netherlands with a Patriot® air and missile defense system fire unit and related equipment. This contract aims to replace a fire unit previously donated to Ukraine. The package includes a radar, launchers, command and control stations, and support equipment.
The Patriot system, currently serving as the foundation of air defense for 19 countries, is the world's only combat-proven ground-based air and missile defense capability that can protect against advanced long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and various air-breathing threats. The contract work will be primarily conducted in Andover, Massachusetts, and Huntsville, Alabama.
Positive
- Secured substantial $529 million contract for Patriot system
- Strengthens position in European defense market
- Demonstrates continued demand for Patriot defense systems
- Maintains leadership in combat-proven air defense technology
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Replacement equipment will backfill fire unit sent to
The direct commercial sales contract includes a single fire unit consisting of a radar, launchers, command and control stations, and other support equipment.
"Raytheon is committed to partnering with the Dutch as they continue to advance their integrated air and missile defense capabilities," said Pete Bata, senior vice president of Global Patriot at Raytheon. "
Patriot is the only combat-proven ground-based air and missile defense capability in the world able to defend against advanced long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and the full spectrum of air-breathing threats. Patriot is the foundation of air defense for 19 countries, and the system continues to demonstrate its effectiveness against advanced aerial threats and massive complex raid attacks.
Work on this contract will primarily be conducted in
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of
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