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.
Raytheon Missiles & Defense's Patriot is the foundation of integrated air and missile defense for 17 nations. Since it was first fielded, Patriot has been used by five nations in more than 250 combat engagements.
Patriot in Switzerland
Switzerland intends to purchase Patriot as part of the Swiss air defense solution for the “Air 2030” program.

RUAG becomes fourth member of the Swiss Patriot Team
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Rheinmetall Air Defence and Radar Systems, RUAG and Mercury Systems have agreed to collaborate to provide Patriot as part of Switzerland’s initiative to modernize the protection of its airspace.
Transatlantic partnership
Learn how Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Rheinmetall are partnering to provide Patriot in Switzerland.

Switzerland selects Patriot™ for Bodluv GR Air Defense
Collaborating for Swiss sovereignty
Learn how Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Mercury Systems are working together to provide Patriot in Switzerland.