According to information published on May 21, 2021, Romania is poised to become the first country to field the newest version of the U.S. Patriot air and missile defense system, made by Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies. In May 2018, U.S. Army has awarded a $395.8 million contract to American company Raytheon Company for the production of Romania's Patriot Air and Missile Defense System.
According to Patrick Griffin, senior program manager for the Romania Patriot program, Romania's armed forces will receive the latest versions of Patriot combat-proven fire units.
The Patriot is an air defense missile defense system consisting of radars, command-and-control technology, and multiple types of interceptors, all working together to detect, identify and defeat tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones, advanced aircraft, and other threats. Patriot is the foundation of integrated air and missile defense for 15 nations....MORE
