Germany has awareded Raytheon  $1.2 billion contract to supply Patriot^® air and missile defence systems to augment its existing air defence infrastructure. 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 defence for 19 countries, including Germany, the US and Ukraine. 

“This contract reflects the global emphasis on advanced air and missile defence capabilities and the steadfast confidence in Patriot,” said Tom Laliberty, president of land and air defence systems at Raytheon. “With this expansion, Germany will not only modernise its significant air defence but enhance its interoperability with allies and further strengthen a core NATO mission.” 

According to Raytheon, Patriot is the only combat-proven ground-based air and missile defence 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. 

Raytheon was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to supply Germany with Patriot^® air and missile defence systems to augment its existing air defence infrastructure. 

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 defence for 19 countries, including Germany, the US and Ukraine.

“This contract reflects the global emphasis on advanced air and missile defence capabilities and the steadfast confidence in Patriot,” said Tom Laliberty, president of land and air defence systems at Raytheon. “With this expansion, Germany will not only modernise its significant air defence but enhance its interoperability with allies and further strengthen a core NATO mission.”  

According to Raytheon,the ground-based air and missile defence capability can 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.