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RTX’s Raytheon to replenish Dutch Patriot system

RTX’s Raytheon has been awarded a $529 million contract to supply the Netherlands with a Patriot air and missile defence system fire unit and related equipment, to support the replenishment of a Patriot fire unit donated to Ukraine.

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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. “The Netherlands’ investment in Patriot ensures collective security and deterrence across Europe.”

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Patriot is a combat-proven ground-based air and missile defence capability able to defend against advanced long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles and the full spectrum of air-breathing threats. Patriot provides air defence for 19 countries and the system continues to demonstrate its effectiveness against advanced aerial threats and massive complex raid attacks.

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Work on this contract will primarily be conducted in Andover, Massachusetts and Huntsville, Alabama.

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