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The Netherlands Acquire German Patriot Air Defence System
(Source: Dutch Ministry of Defense; dated Nov. 29, web-posted Dec. 4, 2002)
Dutch State Secretary for Defence Van der Knaap today (29 November) informed Parliament that he wants to acquire German Patriot air defence systems for the Royal Netherlands Air Force to replace out-dated Hawk guided missiles.
The Patriots, along with similar air defence systems purchased by the Netherlands at the end of the 1980s, are an excellent weapons system for intercepting tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, among other targets.
The purchase of the Patriots, which have been made surplus to requirements due to a reorganisation in Germany, cost a total of EUR 227 million, including all associated costs.
If the Netherlands had chosen to purchase new Patriots in the U.S., it would have cost approximately EUR 450 million.
If the House of Representatives agrees with the intention of State Secretary Van der Knapp, the Patriot systems will be transferred at the end of this year or the beginning of next year.
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