NATO to purchase 1,000 Patriot missiles to withstand Russia's threat
фото: Associated Press
Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain will jointly purchase about 1,000 missiles for Patriot air defense systems, so that allies can better protect their territory as Russia ramps up its air assault on Ukraine.
NATO's Support and Procurement Agency said it will support a group of nations, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain, in buying the Patriots, which are used to defend against cruise and ballistic missiles as well as enemy aircraft.
According to industry sources, the contract could be worth around $5.5 billion.
Western allies have already provided Ukraine with Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems. Air defenses actively using these weapons to shoot down enemy ballistic missiles.
In early August, the German government announced the transfer of two Patriot air defense missile launchers to Ukraine.
In April 2023, Germany also handed over a Patriot air defense system with missiles to Ukraine. The system includes a radar, a command post, and up to eight launchers with four missiles each.
