Raytheon’s chief executive, Greg Hayes, indicated that the United States and its NATO partners are actively engaging a number of Middle Eastern governments in a plan to move NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine. The remarks were picked up by Policy broadcasting and echoed by sources covering defense diplomacy. Hayes pointed out that NASAMS installations have already been deployed in parts of the Middle East. He noted that several NATO allies, in concert with Washington, are in discussions with multiple Middle Eastern states about transferring these systems to Ukraine to bolster its air defense capabilities.
The conversation at the Pentagon previously highlighted a formal agreement tied to NASAMS deliveries. Officials disclosed a $1.2 billion contract with Raytheon for the procurement of NASAMS air defense systems intended for Ukraine. The agreement reportedly covers not only the missiles and launchers themselves but also the supporting apparatus, spare parts, and a range of services essential to sustain the system’s operational lifecycle in the field.
In a timeline cited by officials, the United States committed to supplying Ukraine with six additional NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems within the coming years. These forthcoming units are framed as part of a broader strategy to reinforce Ukraine’s border and territorial defenses through rapid, advanced air defense capabilities. Hayes’s comments underline a multi-layered approach where allied nations contribute to a shared objective while coordinating the transfer through established defense channels and international agreements.