Patriot is an air defense system consisting of radars, command-and-control technology and multiple interceptors that work together to detect, identify and defeat cruise missiles, drones, advanced aircraft and other airborne threats.
Patriot in Switzerland
Switzerland has selected Patriot as part of the Swiss air defense solution for the “Air 2030” program.
Raytheon, Rheinmetall Air Defence and Radar Systems, RUAG and Mercury Systems will collaborate to provide Patriot as part of Switzerland’s initiative to modernize the protection of its airspace.
Proven defense
Raytheon's Patriot is the foundation of integrated air and missile defense for 18 nations. Since it was first fielded, Patriot has been used by five nations in more than 250 combat engagements.
