NSPA said the contract uses its Patriot Support Partnership, which allows participating nations to benefit from shared resources and lower sustainment costs. The agency said the approach strengthens NATO’s collective security and operational agility.
For more than 40 years, NSPA has provided supply, technical, procurement, transportation and maintenance support to Patriot missile users. The current Patriot user community supported by the agency includes Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.
Poland’s investment contributes to NATO and supports multinational initiatives to improve air and missile defense capabilities. NSPA said eight European nations rely on Patriot for defense against cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, enemy drones and aircraft.
The Patriot system is the foundation of air defense for 19 countries. NSPA said it continues to demonstrate effectiveness against advanced and complex threats.
GEM-T is the Patriot Advanced Capability 2 missile interceptor enhanced to defeat tactical ballistic missiles. It is a primary effector for the combat-proven Patriot air and missile defense system.
“By pooling resources, leveraging joint maintenance, and adopting collective contracting, we have established a sustainment system for Patriot that is more efficient and resilient—delivering direct benefits to NATO Allies and partner nations. This is a prime example of how multinational frameworks can strengthen Allied air defence through shared, collaborative solutions,” said Stacy Cummings, NSPA General Manager.
“The continued demand for Patriot underscores its role as the integrated air and missile defence solution of choice for European defence. Supported by trusted industrial partners in Europe, we are committed to delivering reliable and advanced capabilities to strengthen regional security and deter aggression,” said Pete Bata, Senior Vice President of Global Patriot at Raytheon.
PATRIOT, or Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept of Target, entered service in the 1980s. NSPA said the system has since proven itself in combat and deterrence roles worldwide.
In 2024, NSPA awarded a contract for up to 1,000 Patriot missiles by pooling the requirements of multiple Allies. The Patriot Support Partnership marked its 40th anniversary in 2025.
