Raytheon signs deal with Polish WB Electronics ahead of the anti-missile tender

US weapons manufacturer Raytheon has signed a letter of intent with Polish military software producer WB Electronics to cooperate in bidding for a contract to build Poland's planned anti-missile system. WB Electronics will provide software for training and tactic simulations for the system, dubbed ”Shield of Poland.” The two companies will also cooperate in seeking export opportunities. Raytheon, maker of the Patriot missile defense system is competing with Italian-French MBDA and French Thales in the tender for the system, estimated to be worth PLN 26 billion.