Poland Inks $1.23B Deal for Patriot Air Defence Systems

Poland has signed a $1.23 billion contract with Raytheon Polska and PGZ Huta Stalowa Wola to produce 48 M903 launchers for the Patriot air defence systems. This move is part of Poland's effort to bolster its military, especially in light of heightened security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Poland signed a landmark contract worth $1.23 billion with Raytheon Polska and PGZ Huta Stalowa Wola on Monday for the production of 48 M903 launchers, integral to the Patriot air defence systems, according to the defence minister.

"These launchers... will be produced in Poland," announced Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz during a visit to Sochaczew in central Poland.

The urgency for enhanced defence measures comes in the wake of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, prompting NATO's eastern members to prioritize military expenditure. Poland has increased its defence budget to roughly 4% of its GDP this year to strengthen its armed forces.