Contract Details - Raytheon awarded a 529millioncontracttosupplytheNetherlandswithaPatriotairandmissiledefensesystemfireunitandrelatedequipment[1]−Thecontractincludesasinglefireunitconsistingofaradar,launchers,commandandcontrolstations,andothersupportequipment[2]−WorkonthecontractwillprimarilybeconductedinAndover,MassandHuntsville,Ala[3]CompanyOverview−Raytheonisaleadingproviderofdefensesolutions,specializinginintegratedairandmissiledefense,smartweapons,missiles,advancedsensorsandradars,interceptors,space−basedsystems,hypersonicsandmissiledefenseacrossland,air,seaandspace[4]−RTX,theparentcompanyofRaytheon,hasover185,000globalemployeesandreported2023salesof69 billion [5] Industry Impact - The Patriot system is the only combat-proven ground-based air and missile defense capability in the world, defending against advanced long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and air-breathing threats [2] - Patriot serves as the foundation of air defense for 19 countries and has demonstrated effectiveness against advanced aerial threats and complex raid attacks [2] - The Netherlands' investment in Patriot ensures collective security and deterrence across Europe [2]