NATO has announced its decision to support a group of member countries including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain for the purchase of up to 1,000 anti-aircraft Patriot missiles. According to NATO, the European production will be increased to cover the growing demand being also aimed at strengthening the European Sky Shield. The contract stands at 5.5 billion dollars and the cost of each Patriot missile is around 4 million dollars. The contract also covers the maintenance of the Patriot defence systems. NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg has underlined that raising the ammunition production is essential for the security of the allied countries and Ukraine.
