Army-technology.com:
Jenoptik’s defence and civil systems segment has received a contract to supply components for the Patriot air and missile defence system.
Under the $30m order, the company will supply spare parts packages and test equipment for operating the systems over several years.
The company also provides electrical generators for the long-range, all-altitude, all-weather air defence system.
Jenoptik develops power supply units and sub-systems for Patriot in Bavaria, Germany.
Manufactured by Raytheon, Patriot is designed to protect soldiers against advanced threats, such as aircraft, ballistic and cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
The system is currently in service with Egypt, Germany, Greece, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, as well as the UAE and the US.
Jenoptik has been a long-term supplier for the system.
