The government of Romania agreed a deal to buy Raytheon’s missile defence system, Patriot, from the US Army.
The agreement paves the way for Romania’s Patriot force to rapidly reach Initial Operational Capability, and sets the stage for the US government to begin contract negotiations with Raytheon.
Patriot is a purely defensive system that forms a crucial part of NATO’s defence against ballistic and cruise missiles, advanced aircraft and drones.
Romania will receive the Patriot Configuration 3+, the most advanced configuration available, as well as an undisclosed quantity of GEM-T and PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles. These interceptors will enable Romania’s military to defeat current and emerging threats.
Romania’s purchase of the system will also help the country meet its NATO commitment to spend at least 2% of its GDP on defence.
Tom Laliberty, Raytheon Vice President of Integrated Air and Missile Defense said: “With its newly built Patriot capability, Romania’s military will have the ability to defend Romania and its NATO allies.
“Patriot will also enable Romanian air defenders to train, exercise and interoperate with their U.S. and European counterparts.”
Thirteen other nations utilise Patriot to protect their citizens and armed forces, including the US and four other European nations: Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and Spain.
If you would like to join our community and read more articles like this then please click here.
NATO Patriot Raytheon Romania US Army
Post written by: Matt Brown
RELATED ARTICLES
November 7, 2024
Homeland - UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies
Defence Secretary agrees to range of initiatives from boosting ease of access to space and virtual training to developing cutting-edge
November 4, 2024
Homeland - UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies
NATO allies could be set to use Britain’s launch vehicles and space ports, following new work that will see the
