Critical capability: Combat-proven air defense

Published: 2026-04-15 18:02:24 ET RTX

Published on 04/15/2026 at 06:02 pm EDT

International demand for proven air and missile defense systems is rising - and Raytheon, an RTX business, is investing heavily to meet that need with higher production capacity.

Two recent contracts for the Patriot® air and missile defense system highlight that momentum:

Pete Bata | senior vice president | Global Patriot

Patriot today serves as the backbone of air defense for nine European countries - and 19 nations worldwide - thanks to its decades-long record in combat, where it has proven its ability to counter cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles and advanced air-breathing threats.

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