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Up to 1,000 anti-aircraft missiles are to be purchased jointly by member states, as the NATO procurement agency NSPA, based in Luxembourg, announced on Wednesday. The contract is one of the NSPA’s largest financial procurements, it said.
This also included test equipment and spare parts to support future maintenance, and new suppliers will also be commissioned. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the alliance partners’ announcement. “This investment demonstrates the strength of transatlantic defense cooperation and NATO’s commitment to the security of our people.” The Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians, cities and towns showed how important modern air defense is.
Several NATO member states, including Germany, had commissioned the agency to purchase the anti-aircraft systems. NSPA Chief Executive Officer Stacy A. Cummings said the contract demonstrates that NSPA can successfully deliver effective and cost-efficient multinational solutions to nations while strengthening European industrial capabilities. “The customer nations have achieved economies of scale, reduced their logistical effort and receive competent solutions and support in a proven, turnkey legal framework.”
According to the information, a joint venture between the European arms manufacturer MBDA and the US company Raytheon is responsible for production. This will take place in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, where maintenance of the Patriot missiles is already taking place. Now a production line is to be built there, as a spokesman said.
Patriot (“Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target”) is one of the most modern air defense systems in the world. It combats enemy aircraft, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The NSPA is NATO’s organization for multinational procurement, support and maintenance in all areas.
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