An unidentified
country has ordered the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System from Raytheon in
a deal worth more than $2 billion.
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| A Patriot air defence missile leaves its mobile launcher. Photo: |
Included in the
sale package are digitized fire units with enhanced threat detection,
identification and engagement capabilities. A Full training package and support
equipment are also part of the deal.
"In the past
five months Qatar, Korea and now this international partner have all chosen
Raytheon's global Patriot solution because they have confidence in the world's
most advanced air and missile defence system," said Daniel J. Crowley,
president of Raytheon Integrated Defence Systems. "Including this most
recent contract, Raytheon has booked more than $5 billion in international
Patriot orders since late December 2014."
The Patriot system,
effective against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and aircraft, is a key
air defence weapon of U.S.
forces and of a number of NATO countries. Latest enhancements to it include
GaN-based AESA radar technology for greater target detection range, power and a
360 degree area of coverage; a common command and control system; and the
ability to fire multiple missile types.
Details as to the
number of units to be provided and their delivery schedule were not disclosed.
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