# Raytheon Expands Patriot Contracts in Europe

Raytheon has secured multiple significant contracts totaling over $5 billion to supply Patriot air and missile defense systems across Europe, including major deals with Ukraine, the Netherlands, and Poland finalized in 2026. These contracts involve the delivery of Patriot GEM-T interceptors, radars, launchers, and command-and-control stations, facilitated through direct commercial sales and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency. The surge in demand reflects heightened multinational efforts to strengthen NATO and allied air defense capabilities amid evolving security challenges.

- The contracts include a **$3.7 billion** award for Patriot interceptors to Ukraine (April 2026), a **$627 million** direct commercial sales contract to the Netherlands, and a **$988 million** contract to Poland via NATO's procurement agency (June 2026).
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on enhanced production capacity and supply chain resilience, signaling opportunities for industry partnerships and subcontracting within the Patriot supply chain.
- The involvement of NATO and multiple European governments highlights the importance of multinational cooperation and compliance with international procurement frameworks.
- Contractors and suppliers should evaluate capabilities aligned with missile defense systems, command-and-control technologies, and logistics support to position for future expansions in European air defense modernization.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
- Netherlands Government
- Polish Government
- Ukrainian Government

### Vendors
- Raytheon (prime contractor)
- COMLOG (joint venture partner)

### Key Quotes
> By increasing production capacity and building resilient supply chains through industry partnerships, we’re ensuring Patriot remains ready to defend our allies against the full spectrum of modern threats.
> — Pete Bata, Senior Vice President of Global Patriot at Raytheon

### Sources
- [Combat-proven air defense: recent Patriot® contract awards signal surge in demand across Europe](https://defence-industry.eu/combat-proven-air-defense-recent-patriot-contract-awards-signal-surge-in-demand-across-europe) - Defence Industry Europe