News of War Staff Writer
European NATO Allies Unite to Procure 1,000 Patriot Missiles, Bolstering Air Defence Capabilities
NATO, through its procurement division, announced on Wednesday its backing for a coalition of member nations, namely Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain, in securing a deal to procure up to 1,000 Patriot air defence missiles.
This purchase initiative is part of a larger commitment to bolstering air defence capabilities among these countries.
The procurement agency has formalized a contract for production and delivery with COMLOG, a collaborative entity formed by Raytheon and MBDA. This agreement is a significant step in increasing the production of missiles within Europe.
A key aspect of this deal is its alignment with the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), a strategic effort aimed at enhancing defense capabilities on a broader scale.
As stated by NATO, "The consolidated multinational procurement, in the spirit of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), offers economies of scale and supports the expansion of production capacity for new GEM-T missiles to meet increasing demand."
This statement emphasises the initiative's objective to scale up missile production in response to growing defence needs across Europe.