Published January 04,2024
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NATO introduced Wednesday that its assist and procurement company will assist a bunch of member international locations to acquire as much as 1,000 patriot missiles to strengthen air defenses.
The international locations included Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain, NATO stated in an announcement.
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the well timed announcement to spend money on the Patriot air protection missiles to bolster the alliance’s safety.
“This investment shows the strength of transatlantic defence cooperation and NATO’s commitment to keeping our people safe. Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians, cities and towns show how important modern air defences are. Scaling-up ammunition production is key for Ukraine’s security and for ours,” Stoltenberg stated within the assertion.
The $5.5 billion contract has been awarded to Comlog, a three way partnership between the US firm, Raytheon, and German firm, MBDA, positioned within the city of Schrobenhausen.
The Patriot air protection methods can be utilized to defend plane, helicopters and missiles, intercepting them at nice distances.
NATO has deployed Patriot missile batteries to guard allies on its jap flank within the wake of Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine.
Source: www.anews.com.tr