 NATO is deploying 1,000 Patriot missiles in Europe against a possible Russian attack. NATO has announced plans to help Germany and several other member nations purchase as many as 1,000 Patriot missiles to bolster European air defences as Russia ramps up airstrikes against Ukrainian cities. The Western Military Blocks Support and Procurement Agency revealed the new agreement, saying it would support missile purchases by a coalition that includes Germany, Romania, the Netherlands and Spain. The deal will trigger increased European production of US-designed Patriot missiles, helping NATO members replenish their arsenals as they continue to donate weaponry to Ukraine, the agency said. This investment shows the strength of transatlantic defence cooperation and NATO's commitment to keeping our people safe. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians, cities and towns show how important modern air defences are. Sailing up ammunition production is key for Ukraine's security and for ours. The NATO-backed coalition awarded a $5.5 billion contract to Komlog, a joint venture between US defence contractor Raveon and Germany's MBDA to build the new missiles. The large scale of the consolidated order will underpin the creation of a new Patriot production line in Germany. NATO offered no specifics on the timeline for building the new production facility or delivering the new missiles. The deal will total 1,000 missiles if members of the coalition exercise all of their purchase options.