The US Department of Defense has allocated $51.6 million for technical maintenance and operational support of Patriot air defense systems delivered to Ukraine, according to newly analyzed government contracts.
The contract, awarded to Raytheon Technologies, the sole manufacturer of the Patriot system, includes both advisory and hands-on assistance for Ukrainian forces operating and maintaining the American-made defense equipment.
The data was obtained from the official US government spending platform, USAspending.gov, and analyzed by Russian news agency RIA Novosti.
Since February 2023, the US has transferred Patriot missile systems to Ukraine as part of its broader military aid package aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s defense against ongoing Russian air and missile attacks.
The contract includes on-site assistance with system operation, maintenance, repair, and logistical support. In addition, Raytheon Technologies is also providing remote assistance via a telephone-based help service based in Poland. The deal falls under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which covers technical and operational services beyond direct military supplies.
Due to Raytheon’s exclusive ownership of the proprietary technologies and core system data, the contract was awarded without a competitive bidding process.
The agreement was initially set for a 12-month term but includes options to extend it for three additional years, potentially running until 2028. In February 2025, the contract value is set to increase by a further $9.96 million, securing its continuation at least until February 2026.
Meanwhile, Russia has repeatedly criticized the ongoing supply of Western weapons to Ukraine. Moscow argues that such actions undermine the prospects for peace and draw NATO members deeper into the conflict, warning that these moves constitute a dangerous provocation and escalation.
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