“RTX’s Raytheon Secures $946 Million Deal to Boost Romania’s Patriot Air Defense Capabilities”
Raytheon, a division of RTX, has received a $946 million contract to furnish Romania with extra Patriot® air and missile defense systems.
The agreement encompasses fire units that include radars, control stations, and missiles.
“Raytheon is dedicated to supplying Romania with cutting-edge integrated air and missile defense technologies to safeguard its citizens and vital infrastructure,” stated Pete Bata, senior vice president of Global Patriot at Raytheon. “Romania’s ongoing commitment to Patriot exemplifies the nation’s determination to uphold collective security, deterrence, and stability throughout Europe.”
Raytheon continues to collaborate with local Romanian defense firms as part of its global supply chain network for Patriot systems.
Patriot remains the sole combat-tested ground-based air and missile defense solution worldwide capable of countering sophisticated long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and a full array of air-breathing threats. Patriot is the cornerstone of air defense for 19 nations, and the system consistently proves its effectiveness against advanced aerial threats and large-scale complex raid assaults.
