RTX has secured a $946-million contract to deliver additional Patriot missile systems to Romania to bolster the country’s air defense capabilities.
The agreement marks Bucharest’s third order of Patriot systems, following previous purchases in 2017 and 2020.
The latest deal covers the supply of Patriot fire units, which include advanced radars, control stations, and interceptor missiles.
In a statement sent to The Defense Post, RTX Vice President for Global Patriot Pete Bata emphasized that the new contract will allow the NATO country to better protect its citizens and critical infrastructure amid escalating threats in the region.
He described Romania’s continued investment in the Patriot as a “testament to the nation’s dedication to ensuring collective security, deterrence, and stability across Europe.”
“[RTX] is committed to providing Romania with advanced integrated air and missile defense capabilities,” he added.
RTX said it will collaborate with local defense companies to ensure a seamless supply chain for the Romanian Patriots.
‘Combat Proven’
The Patriot, or Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target, is a long-range, all-weather air defense system designed to counter threats such as long-range cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and other advanced aerial threats.
It is equipped with a track-via-missile guidance system and can receive midcourse correction commands for more precise strikes.
The most advanced version, Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3), has a maximum engagement range of 150 kilometers (93 miles) and a search radar range of 170 kilometers (105 miles).
The system has been proven effective in Ukraine, successfully intercepting a wide range of Russian weaponry, including Su-34 fighter jets and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
“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,” RTX stated.