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First PAC-3 Missiles Delivered to the Netherlands

October 9, 2007 :: News

Lockheed Martin delivered the first Patriot (PAC-3) defensive interceptors to government and military representatives of The Netherlands.  The Netherlands was the first international customer to buy the PAC-3 interceptor in 2005.  "Today, The Netherlands is proud to be the first international launch customer for the PAC-3 Missile, just as it is proud to have been an international launch customer of the Patriot weapon system," said Major General Alexander Besselink, Director of Weapon Systems and Agencies for The Netherlands Defence Materiel Organisation.  "With the introduction of full PAC-3 capabilities, the Netherlands is prepared for the future and, together with the United States, continues to be at the forefront of air defense."  Currently, Germany, Japan, Israel, Kuwait, Taiwan, Greece, Saudi Arabia and Spain have deployed Patriot missiles. (Article)

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