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RTX Nabs Second $1.2 Billion German Patriot Missile Defense Award Of The Year

Thursday, July 11th, 2024

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RTX Nabs Second $1.2 Billion German Patriot Missile Defense Award Of The Year

Patriot air and missile defense system. (Photo: Raytheon)

RTX’s [RTX] Raytheon business unit won another $1.2 billion contract to provide Germany with more Patriot air and missile defense systems, the company announced Thursday. The company said this will augment Germany’s current air defense infrastructure by adding more Patriot major end items. This includes the most current Patriot Configuration 3+ radars, launchers, command and control stations, associated spares, and support. Germany’s parliament approved the procurement last week and RTX received the contract on July 10, a company spokesperson told…

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