Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion contract to make Patriot missile defense systems for US Army, Switzerland

Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion contract to make Patriot missile defense systems for US Army, Switzerland

"...Work on the $1.2 billion contract for Patriot missile launchers will be performed by Raytheon at several locations in the U.S., including Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico and Pennsylvania, in addition to Germany and Switzerland. The Pentagon estimated that work on the contract will be completed by the end of 2032. ..."

Reference: www.msn.com .

Poland closer to clinching $5 billion missile deal with Raytheon: minister

Poland closer to clinching $5 billion missile deal with Raytheon: minister

"..."Raytheon has agreed to our minimal condition aimed at securing that at least 50 percent of the money which is to be spent of the Patriot system (Raytheon's missile defense system) would be spent on works done by Polish plants," he said..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Poland’s New Govt Rethinks Patriot Missiles, Airbus Choppers

Poland’s New Govt Rethinks Patriot Missiles, Airbus Choppers

"...Poland’s new conservative government on Wednesday called into question the previous liberal cabinet’s choice of US-made Patriot missiles and Airbus helicopters for a multi-billion-euro military upgrade..."

Reference: jpupdates.com .

Bill would require updates on Russian Missile Sales

Bill Seeks Info on Russian Missile Sales

"...To that end, the panel would "require that the secretary study not fewer than three sites in the EUCOM area of responsibility for the deployment of a THAAD battery, in the event one is determined to be necessary." It would require the same for "not fewer than three" Patriot air defense systems there...."

Reference: www.defensenews.com .

Kuwait makes another order for patriot missile-defense systems from Raytheon

Raytheon reports $655 million order for Patriot missile-defense system

"..."Kuwait is part of Patriot's current family of 12 nations that have already selected Patriot as the cornerstone of their air and missile defense strategy. Their decision to further strengthen their defenses with technologically advanced new production fire units reaffirms our strong partnership and their trust in Patriot to protect Kuwait's people and critical infrastructure."..."

Reference: www.bizjournals.com .

Missile Project Under Pressure

Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS),
Missile Project Under Pressure

"...The Pentagon and its European partners are weighing the fate of a multibillion-dollar effort to replace the Patriot missile-defense system amid the U.S. defense secretary's drive to cut costs...."

Reference: wsj.com .