The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, a $627 million contract to supply Patriot air and missile defense system equipment. This direct commercial sales agreement includes a complete fire unit with radar, launchers, command and control stations, and associated support systems.
The equipment will replace a Patriot fire unit that the Netherlands donated to Ukraine, restoring its air defense capabilities. Production work will take place mainly at Raytheon facilities in Andover, Massachusetts, and Huntsville, Alabama. Although earlier reports in January 2025 cited a $529 million value for similar replenishment components, this contract aligns with ongoing efforts to maintain Dutch Patriot readiness.
Separately, the Dutch government is considering a rushed €940 million order for an additional full Patriot system to secure a production slot before a March 31 deadline. Missing this could delay delivery until 2033 amid high global demand. The planned purchase would expand the Netherlands’ Patriot inventory to meet NATO air defense requirements, with components from the prior contract expected by 2029.