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The government of Spain will acquire four Patriot missile units in a possible $2.8 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified the US Congress of the possible sale on 4 October.
The possible sale includes four Patriot configuration-3+ modernised fire units, 51 Patriot advanced capability 3 missile segment enhanced missiles, 24 Patriot M903 launch stations, four AN/MPQ-65 radar sets, four AN/MSQ-132 engagement control stations, two Information Coordination Central, eight Antenna Mast Groups, four electrical power plants, and four energy power units.
It also includes communications equipment, tools and test equipment, telemetry kits, field office support, personnel training, engineering and logistics support.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” according to the DSCA statement.
“The proposed sale of the Patriot missile system will improve Spain’s missile defence capability, increase the defensive capabilities of its military, and support its goal of improving national and territorial defence and interoperability with US and NATO forces.
“Spain will use the Patriot to defend its territorial integrity and for regional stability. Spain will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.”
Raytheon Corporation and Lockheed Martin will be the prime contractors.
Robert Dougherty
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