Additional Patriots will enhance Germany's air defense and
interoperability
TUCSON, Ariz. ,
March 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX)
business, was awarded a $1.2 billion
contract to supply Germany with
Patriot® air and missile defense systems. These systems
will augment Germany's existing
air defense infrastructure with additional Patriot equipment.
The scope of the contract includes the most current Patriot
Configuration 3+ radars, launchers, command and control stations,
associated spares, and support.
Patriot is the backbone of air defense for 19 countries,
including Germany, the U.S. and
Ukraine. The formidable,
combat-proven performance of Patriot continues to demonstrate its
effectiveness against the most advanced and complex threats.
"This contract reflects the global emphasis on advanced air and
missile defense capabilities and the steadfast confidence in
Patriot," said Tom Laliberty,
president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. "With this
expansion, Germany will not only
modernize its own significant air defense but enhance its
interoperability with allies and further strengthen a core NATO
mission."
Patriot is the only combat-proven ground-based air and
missile defense capability available in the world to defeat
advanced long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles,
and the full spectrum of air-breathing threats. Through investments
by all Patriot partner nations, the technology is continuously
refreshed, tested and upgraded.
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading
provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our
allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure
their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new
technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air
and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and
radars, offensive and defensive cybersecurity tools, interceptors,
space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land,
air, sea and space.
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 $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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corporatepr@rtx.com
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