Raytheon has been awarded a $478 million contract to supply GEM-T missiles to the German Patriot air defense system. The contract was signed with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to replenish German stocks after transferring anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine. Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway have agreed to participate in financing the purchase. The news was reported by the company’s press service. (Source: Militarnyi)

In addition, the German Ministry of Defense has ordered additional Patriot air defense missile systems. The signed contract, worth $1.2 billion, includes the delivery of launchers and radar stations. These systems will expand Germany’s existing fleet and replace those transferred to Ukraine. Germany will receive the latest Patriot Configuration 3+ radar, launchers, command stations, spare parts, and support. This decision was made to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense against increasing Russian air strikes and missile attacks. (Source: Militarnyi)

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• The benefits of integrated, multinational procurement of Patriot missiles include affordability and reduced procurement time.
• Germany had previously transferred anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine.
• Ukraine received the third Patriot anti-aircraft missile system from Germany as part of military assistance.
• The decision to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense was made in response to increasing Russian air strikes and missile attacks on Ukraine.