Raytheon to supply Patriot interceptors to Ukraine

Raytheon has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Patriot GEM-T interceptors for Ukraine.

A new GEM-T production site in Schrobenhausen, Germany, is slated to play a central role in supporting the direct commercial sale and additional contracts. Operated by COMLOG, a joint venture between Raytheon and MBDA Deutschland, the facility is intended to strengthen supply chain resiliency and help replenish Ukraine’s interceptor inventory.

“Raytheon is focused on maximizing production capacity, ensuring a steady, reliable supply of these combat-proven interceptors for the U.S. and allies like Ukraine who rely on Patriot to protect their citizens, infrastructure and sovereignty,” said Raytheon President Phil Jasper. “Raytheon is investing heavily to increase GEM-T production to support growing global demand, driven by major internal and partner investments, second‑sourcing initiatives and the expansion of our global supply chain.”

The Patriot Advanced Capability-2 Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical, or GEM-T, is designed to engage a range of airborne threats, including tactical ballistic missiles. It serves as a principal interceptor for the Patriot air and missile defense system.

Patriot forms the backbone of air defense for 19 countries and has demonstrated effectiveness against a wide spectrum of airborne threats.