- While the exact number of Patriot systems in Ukraine is a state secret, the U.S. and allies like Germany have provided multiple systems and continue to offer sustainment support, including spare parts and technical assistance.
- The Patriot system uses advanced radar and interceptor missiles to provide long-range, integrated air defense capabilities, though its effectiveness is limited by the quantity of systems and interceptors available.
Ukraine - Patriot Air Defense System Sustainment
- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
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- Ukraine will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
- The principal contractors will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA; and Lockheed Martin, located in Bethesda, MD.
- At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale.
- Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
- There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
> The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements.
> Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
The Department of State has approved Ukraine’s request to purchase Starlink satellite communication services and equipment and Patriot air and missile defense system sustainment support. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a pair of press releases published Friday that SpaceX and RTX will serve as principal contractors in the proposed foreign military sales, worth $329.1 million.
Leaders from across the defense industrial base will discuss foreign military sales and the factors that lead to FMS delays at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon International Summit on Oct. 16. The second installment of the government contracting event key figures from the Department of Defense and U.S. combatant commands. Reserve your spot today.
Ukraine Requests for Starlink Satcom
According to the DSCA, Ukraine’s Starlink request is for an extension of satellite communications services for its Starlink terminals and related engineering, technical, logistics and program support services for $150 million.
- According to estimates, about 150,000 Starlink terminals are currently in use in Ukraine.
Ukraine to Purchase Patriot System Sustainment Support
Ukraine also intends to acquire Patriot air and missile defense systems classified and unclassified spare parts, software and software updates, system modifications and associated modification kits, test and communication equipment, and maintenance and integration, training, engineering, and logistics services. The estimated program cost is $179.1 million.
The Patriot defense system integrates radars and interceptors with command and control technologies. It can detect, identify and defeat tactical ballistic and cruise missiles, drones, aircraft, and other airborne threats.
RTX said it has built and delivered over 240 Patriot fire units to 19 countries.
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