Romania has awarded a $946 million contract to Raytheon, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), to supply additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. This new contract highlights Romania’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities and aligning strategically with NATO’s air defense initiatives.
This contract marks the third Patriot order for Romania, strengthening the country’s commitment to ensuring its security while contributing to regional stability. The agreement includes the provision of essential launch units, including radars, control stations, and missiles, aimed at further strengthening Romania’s defense infrastructure.
Pete Bata, Senior Vice President of the Global Patriot division at Raytheon, expressed the company’s commitment to supporting Romania’s defense needs. “Raytheon is committed to providing Romania with advanced integrated air and missile defense capabilities to protect its citizens and critical infrastructure,” Bata said. He emphasized that Romania’s ongoing investment in the Patriot system is a testament to the country’s determination to promote collective security and stability across Europe.
Romania’s focus on acquiring additional Patriot systems highlights the country’s growing concern for its national defense and its participation in NATO’s collective defense framework. The Patriot systems, known for their proven reliability in combat, are deployed in 19 countries worldwide, offering protection against a range of sophisticated threats, including long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and various airborne threats.
The Swedish government partially funded Romania’s replacement for its Patriot air defense system donated to Ukraine.
A total of 300 million Swedish kronor ($27 million) has been transferred to Bucharest as part of the effort, the Swedish Ministry of Defence announced in a press release.