Patriot missiles purchased by Germany for NATO security
NewsJuly 15, 2019
GERMANY. The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 50 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missiles, plus parts and support, to Germany at an estimated cost of $401 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency on Friday notified Congress of the possible sale, which is meant to improve the security of Germany and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
The Missile Segment Enhancement upgrade consists of the PAC-3 missile, an interceptor, a fire solution computer, and an Enhanced Launcher Electronics System. The missile system uses a solid propellant rocket motor, aerodynamic controls, attitude control motors, and inertial guidance to navigate.
Germany also seeks to purchase PAC-3 MSE shorting plugs, missile canister consumables, missile skid kits, PAC-3 MSE repair and return, and missile field surveillance program for PAC-3 MSE.
The prime contractor of the PAC-3 Missile Segment upgrade is Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon will produce the radar component of the system. In all, 16 nations have the system, including the United States.
