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Missile Defense

State Dept. Approves $105 Million Netherlands Patriot Recap

Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

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State Dept. Approves $105 Million Netherlands Patriot Recap

Raytheon's Patriot air and missile defense system. (Photo: Raytheon)

The State Department on Wednesday approved a possible $105 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of recapitalization on four Netherlands Patriot Fire Units.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the sale on the same day it was announced.The recapitalization includes radar sets, radar digital processors, engagement control stations, information and coordination central, modem man stations, launching stations, and post deployment build (PDB)-8 upgrades. It also includes various parts, tools, technical assistance and logistical support that will produce fire units…

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