Sweden opts for Patriot missile system amid growing Russia tensions

The $1.1 billion deal includes four firing systems and two types of missiles, as well as other equipment and training.

By Reuters August 2, 2018
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STOCKHOLM — Sweden will buy the Patriot air defense missile system from U.S. arms manufacturer Raytheon Co, the government said on Thursday, as it looks to boost its defenses amid growing tensions with Russia.

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