Raytheon receives Romanian Patriot order
Raytheon has received a $395.8 million contract from the US Army to produce the Patriot air and missile defence system for Romania, the company announced on 25 May.
Romania signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for Patriot in November 2017, making it the 6th NATO member state to procure the system.
The Patriot system includes radars, C2 technology and multiple types of interceptors, all working together to detect, identify and defeat tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, UAS, advanced aircraft and other threats.
The company has already ordered thousands of critical long-lead items from its suppliers, and begun production of critical electronic components, machined parts and circuit card assemblies and cables.
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