U.S. Approves $800 Million Patriot Missile Defense Support Sale to Kuwait
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $800 million sale to Kuwait for sustainment and technical support of the Patriot missile defense system. This agreement aims to enhance Kuwait’s defense capabilities amid rising regional tensions.
The package includes parts, training, engineering services, and PAC-3 support from RTX, Lockheed Martin, LEIDOS, and KBR. The proposed sale also involves operator and maintenance assistance, logistics support, and technical documentation.
Congressional consent is required to finalize the transaction. Kuwait operates the Patriot system as part of its national air-defense network to counter missile and drone threats. The U.S. government emphasized that this sale will bolster Kuwait's operational readiness and support U.S. foreign policy objectives in the region.
