1. Raytheon secures $168 million contract for Romania's Patriot system. 2. This is Romania's second Patriot order in one year. 3. The contract enhances air and missile defense capabilities in Europe. 4. In addition to Romania, Germany and Spain also placed orders. 5. Patriot system proven effective against advanced aerial threats worldwide.
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Second Patriot order for Romania within one year
ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE:RTX) business, was awarded a $168 million contract to supply Romania with equipment related to the Patriot® air and missile defense system.
The foreign military sales contract includes a radar, command and control system, launchers, and miscellaneous support and test equipment.
"Patriot remains the air and missile defense system of choice worldwide," said Pete Bata, senior vice president of Global Patriot at Raytheon. "Our focus is on delivering proven, combat-tested capabilities to support readiness and enhance collective security across Europe."
Patriot is the only combat-proven ground-based air and missile defense capability in the world able to defend against long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and the full spectrum of air-breathing threats.
Backed by a world-class command-and-control system, Patriot has intercepted hundreds of advanced aerial threats in conflicts around the globe. Patriot is the foundation of air defense for 19 countries, and the system continues to demonstrate its effectiveness against advanced aerial threats and massive complex raid attacks.
The contract is the second Patriot order for Romania within a year. Additionally, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain have placed orders for more Patriot systems in 2025.
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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