U.S. Orders $1.2 billion surface-to-air missiles From Raytheon For Ukraine

A Norwegian soldier fuels up a vehicle carrying radar to a NASAMS air-defense system during winter exercise Joint Viking 2017 in Finnmark, Norway.  

Defense News: Raytheon wins $1.2 billion surface-to-air missile order for Ukraine 

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army awarded Raytheon Missiles and Defense a contract worth as much as $1.2 billion to deliver six National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System batteries for Ukraine. 

The contract is part of the fifth Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative package and includes training and logistical support to Ukraine’s military and security forces, the Army said in a a Nov. 30 statement. 

Raytheon, the world’s second-largest defense contractor, won a contract in August to deliver to NASAMS batteries to Ukraine as part of the third USAI package. The new contract is a follow-on. 

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U.S. Orders $1.2 billion surface-to-air missiles From Raytheon For Ukraine

Pentagon awards Raytheon $1.2 bln contract for Ukrainian NASAMS -- Reuters  

Pentagon awards Raytheon $1.2B bid to supply Ukraine with advanced surface-to-air missile systems -- FOX News  

Pentagon awards Raytheon 1.2 bln USD contract to produce NASAMS for Ukraine -- Euromaidan Press  

US Awards $1.2bn Contract To Raytheon For Air Defence Support To Ukraine As War Rages On -- Republic World 

US Army Awards Raytheon $1.2B for Ukraine NASAMS -- Defense Post