RTX's Raytheon awards contract to Spain's Sener for missile production support

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Raytheon, an RTX business, has awarded Spanish supplier Sener a contract to develop and produce the electro-mechanical control section of the Patriot® GEM-T missile. Sener's contribution will support the European missile production for a NATO contract. This collaboration aims to increase air defense missile inventory for NATO and European Patriot allies, solidifying Sener's role as a key player in the design and manufacturing of missile control systems.

Positive

• Expansion of GEM-T missile production capacity in Europe to support NATO and European Patriot allies

• Sener's expertise and role as an international center of excellence in missile actuation and control systems

• Collaboration between Sener and Raytheon to co-develop critical missile control section component

• Utilization of Spanish defense industry's high technological capacities in missile production

Negative

• Potential challenges in meeting the quantity and quality demands of the NATO contract for 1,000 missiles

• Risks associated with relying on multiple suppliers and the need for seamless coordination in production

Spanish partner to contribute to European GEM-T missile development and production

TUCSON, Ariz., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), has awarded Spanish supplier, Sener, a contract to develop and produce the electro-mechanical control section of the Patriot^® GEM-T missile. Sener will directly contribute to missile production in Europe in support of the recently awarded GEM-T contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for a quantity of up to 1,000 missiles for a coalition of nations, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain.

"Sener will play a critical role in supporting our expansion of GEM-T missile production capacity in Europe," said Pete Bata, vice president of Global Patriot at Raytheon. "Together with our broad – and growing – network of suppliers in the region, we are moving forward to increase this critical air defense missile inventory in support of NATO and our European Patriot allies."

Sener is a private engineering and technology group with a demonstrated expertise in the design and production of missile actuation and control system technologies. Sener will work with Raytheon's engineering experts to co-develop the critical GEM-T missile control section component, which will then be produced locally at Sener's site in Tres Cantos, Madrid.

"We are delighted to receive Raytheon's trust in this important contract which consolidates Sener's role as an international center of excellence in the design and manufacturing of missile actuation and control systems," said Rafael Orbe, general director of Defense at Sener. "The Spanish defense industry has high technological capacities, and we are proud to put it at the service of Raytheon, our armed forces, and NATO allies."

GEM-T, the Patriot Advanced Capability 2 (PAC-2) missile interceptor enhanced for defeating tactical ballistic missiles, is a primary effector for the combat-proven Patriot air and missile defense system. The world's battle-proven air and missile defense system, Patriot is relied upon by 19 countries - eight European nations, and Ukraine - for defense against cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and enemy drones and aircraft.

About Raytheon 
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.

About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What is the contract about between Raytheon and Sener?

Raytheon awarded Spanish supplier Sener a contract to develop and produce the electro-mechanical control section of the Patriot® GEM-T missile.

What are the countries involved in the GEM-T contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency?

The GEM-T contract involves a coalition of nations including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain.

What is the role of Sener in the missile production process?

Sener will work with Raytheon to co-develop the critical GEM-T missile control section component and produce it locally in Madrid.

What is the significance of the GEM-T missile in air defense?

The GEM-T missile is an enhanced version of the PAC-2 missile interceptor and is important for defeating tactical ballistic missiles in the Patriot air and missile defense system.