ANDOVER, MA, Jan 2, 2026 – Raytheon has secured a $1.7 billion U.S. foreign military sales contract to supply Spain with four Patriot air and missile defense systems. The sales contract includes radars, launchers, command and control stations, and training equipment.
“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,” said Pete Bata, senior vice president of Global Patriot at Raytheon. “Raytheon is continuing to support Spain’s government while working with their robust defense industry to deliver Patriot.”
Raytheon has worked with Spanish defense companies, including Sener, on components for the Patriot missile system. Sener supports the electro-mechanical control system used in the GEM-T missile. Patriot is a ground-based air and missile defense system. It is designed to detect, track, and intercept cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and aircraft.
Patriot has intercepted aerial threats in multiple conflicts worldwide and serves as an air defense system for 19 countries. The contract comes as Germany, Netherlands, and Romania have placed orders for additional Patriot systems in 2025.
Source: Raytheon
About Raytheon
Raytheon, a business segment of RTX Corp., is a U.S.-based defense and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA. With origins dating to 1922 and its current structure formed through a 2020 merger, Raytheon develops technologies in missile systems, radar, space-based sensors and cybersecurity. The company supports government and commercial clients across the defense, intelligence, aerospace and space sectors. Raytheon operates alongside other RTX business units, including Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. Its capabilities include guided weapons, air defense systems, satellite payloads and secure communications.