"NATO Allies Unite for $5.5 Billion Purchase of 1000 Patriot Missiles Amid Rising Air Threats"

NATO's procurement arm has facilitated a deal for Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain to purchase up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles. The contract was awarded to COMLOG, a joint venture between Raytheon and MBDA, to support the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) and expand European production capacity for the new GEM-T missiles, aiming to meet the growing demand for air defense capabilities among NATO members.