Raytheon has finalised a contract valued at $3.7bn to supply Ukraine with Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) interceptors.
The contract involves the delivery of the Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) GEM-T, one of the main effectors used in the Patriot missile defence system.
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Patriot GEM-T is designed to neutralise airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and hostile aircraft. It complements the PAC-3 missile.
Raytheon plans to produce these interceptors partly at a new manufacturing facility located in Schrobenhausen, Germany.
Owned by COMLOG, a joint venture between Raytheon and MBDA Deutschland, the site will serve this contract as well as additional agreements, supporting supply chain stability and aiding the replenishment of Ukraine’s stock of interceptors.
Raytheon president Phil Jasper said: “Raytheon is focused on maximizing production capacity, ensuring a steady, reliable supply of these combat-proven interceptors for the U.S. and allies like Ukraine who rely on Patriot to protect their citizens, infrastructure and sovereignty.”
Jasper further explained: “Raytheon is investing heavily to increase GEM-T production to support growing global demand, driven by major internal and partner investments, second sourcing initiatives and the expansion of our global supply chain.”
The contract with Ukraine comes closely after Raytheon signed a $627m deal to supply the Netherlands with additional Patriot air and missile defence system equipment.
This agreement includes the provision of a “Fire Unit”, comprised of a radar, fire control centre, missile launchers, spare parts, and reserves for logistics.
The Patriot air and missile defence system combines radar sensors, command-and-control capabilities, and several interceptor variants to work as an integrated network that can detect, classify, and engage tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones, advanced aircraft, and other aerial threats.
It serves as a central element of air defence for 19 countries, including nine in Europe.
