Major US defence contractor Raytheon launched a command of parts and sub-assemblies for the Patriot anti-aircraft defense system to Romanian company Aerostar, the US company said in a statement.

Romania purchased Patriot missile systems worth about USD 3.9 billion following a deal with the U.S. Government. It will receive seven batteries in the 3+ configuration, packed with over 200 interceptors.

The order launched by Raytheon to Aerostar allows the Romanian company to become one of Raytheon's global suppliers in any order launched by any of the 15 member nations of the Patriot Partnership.

“Aerostar is now part of Raytheon's global supply network, with the ability to export to the other 15 Patriot Partnership nations that together hold more than 220 Patriot units,” Raytheon reported in a press release, according to local Hotnews.ro.

“This order formalizes the beginning of Raytheon's long-term collaboration with the Romanian industry,” said Mike Ellison, Country Manager for Romania. “We are preparing to do much more with the Romanian defense industry because such a solid partnership is a key element in the relationship between Raytheon and the Romanians.”

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