Netherlands signs contract with Raytheon for additional Patriot air defence system to strengthen national security

The Netherlands has signed a new contract with Raytheon to procure additional Patriot air defense system batteries, expanding Dutch integrated air and missile defense capabilities. The acquisition reflects growing European demand for Patriot systems amid heightened threat perceptions following the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Financial terms and delivery schedules were not fully disclosed but the contract adds to a growing backlog for Raytheon's Patriot production line. The Netherlands operates PAC-3 variants and the new contract is expected to increase both launcher and interceptor capacity.