The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon a $627 million contract to procure a Patriot air and missile defense system, including radars, launchers, and command – and – control stations.
The deal, finalized within a few months, supplements a previous $529-million Patriot purchase made in January 2025.
The procurement aims to replenish capabilities after the Netherlands donated Patriot components to Ukraine, including three launchers and a radar.
The new hardware is expected to be delivered over the next few years and will be operated by the Defence Ground-Based Air Defence Command.
“With this expansion, Defence strengthens not only operational capacity but also the continuity and deployability of air defence,” the defense ministry stated.
High Demand
The Dutch government expedited the purchase over concerns that missing a production slot could delay delivery until 2033, according to Defense News.
Patriot systems have seen high demand since the start of the war in Ukraine, where they have been used effectively against cruise and tactical ballistic missiles. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has further intensified global demand.
“Raytheon continues to partner with the Dutch government to modernize its integrated air and missile defense capabilities to deter aggression,” Senior Vice President of Global Patriot at Raytheon, Pete Bata, said.
“Raytheon is accelerating production to deliver these critical systems quickly.”
Patriot
Developed and manufactured by Raytheon, the Patriot system incorporates major components produced in partnership with Lockheed Martin, including interceptor missiles.
Patriot batteries integrate radar, command systems, launchers, and interceptor missiles into a layered defense network designed to protect wide areas from aerial threats.
According to Raytheon, it is the only combat – proven ground – based air and missile defense system capable of countering advanced long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and the full spectrum of air-breathing threats.
- The Defense Post