Spain Buys four Patriot Systems in $1.7B deal
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $1.7 billion foreign military sales contract to supply Spain with four Patriot air and missile defense systems.
According to the company, the contract covers a complete Patriot configuration, including radars, launchers, command-and-control stations, and training equipment. The package is intended to modernize Spain’s air and missile defense architecture and integrate it more closely with allied systems across Europe.
In a statement, Pete Bata, senior vice president of Global Patriot at Raytheon, said, “Modernizing air and missile defense is vital to Spain’s security and sovereignty. Raytheon’s work with the Spanish government and local industry will help ensure readiness against evolving threats.” He added, “Raytheon is continuing to support Spain’s government while working with their robust defense industry to deliver Patriot.”
The Patriot system, manufactured by Raytheon, is designed to counter a wide range of airborne threats, including long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and other air-breathing targets. The company says Patriot remains the only combat-proven ground-based air and missile defense system with this breadth of capability.
Raytheon said the system’s performance is built around an integrated command-and-control architecture that links sensors, launchers, and interceptors into a single defensive network. The company stated that Patriot has intercepted hundreds of advanced aerial threats in operational environments worldwide and continues to demonstrate effectiveness against complex, multi-axis attacks.
Spain’s acquisition also reflects a broader European trend. The contract comes as Germany, the Netherlands, and Romania have placed orders for additional Patriot systems in 2025, signaling sustained demand across NATO for high-end air and missile defense capabilities.
As noted by the company, Raytheon has worked closely with Spanish industry as part of its Patriot global supply chain. This includes collaboration with Sener, a Spanish defense firm involved in the electro-mechanical control system of the GEM-T interceptor missile. Raytheon said this industrial cooperation supports domestic participation while strengthening the overall supply chain.
The Patriot system forms the backbone of air defense for 19 countries, according to Raytheon, and is widely deployed by NATO and partner nations. The system’s continued upgrades focus on improved radar performance, software enhancements, and integration with allied command networks to address evolving threat profiles.
By standardizing systems such as Patriot, NATO members aim to improve interoperability, shared logistics, and coordinated air defense planning.