“RTX’s Raytheon Lands Major $946 Million Contract to Enhance Romania’s Patriot Air Defense Systems”
Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has secured a $946 million contract to provide Romania with additional Patriot® air and missile defense systems.
The arrangement includes fire units that feature radars, command stations, and missiles.
“Raytheon is committed to delivering Romania with state-of-the-art integrated air and missile defense solutions to protect its citizens and critical infrastructure,” remarked Pete Bata, senior vice president of Global Patriot at Raytheon. “Romania’s continued dedication to Patriot demonstrates the nation’s resolve to maintain collective security, deterrence, and stability across Europe.”
Raytheon continues to partner with local Romanian defense companies as part of its global supply chain network for Patriot defense systems.
Patriot stands as the only combat-validated ground-based air and missile defense solution globally capable of intercepting advanced long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and a comprehensive range of air-breathing threats. Patriot serves as the cornerstone of air defense for 19 nations, consistently showcasing its reliability against sophisticated aerial challenges and extensive complex attack operations.
