US approves $400M deal to upgrade Kuwait’s Patriot air defenses

US State Dept OKs possible upgrade, recertification of Patriot missiles for Kuwait

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of State has approved the possible sale of upgrade and recertification of Patriot missiles to Kuwait for $400 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

US approves $400M deal to upgrade Kuwait’s Patriot air defenses

The planned recertification marks Washington’s latest show of military support for Gulf Arab states, as the US prepares for a potential confrontation with Iran over its nuclear enrichment program.

In the United States, the State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to the Government of Kuwait of the upgrade and recertification of PATRIOT missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of 400 million dollars. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has issued the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale. The Government of Kuwait has requested the purchase of equipment and service…

‘Patriot’ deal to enhance Kuwait’s air defense capabilities - Times Kuwait

The Pentagon announced on Thursday that the U.S. State Department has approved a potential $400 million deal to modernize and refurbish Patriot missile systems for the State of Kuwait. According to the statement, the primary contractor for the agreement will be RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies. The proposed deal aims to enhance Kuwait’s air defense capabilities through the upgrade and maintenance of its existing Patriot m…

Air defence: United States approves USD 400 million Patriot missile upgrade for Kuwait

According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, U.S. defence company RTX has been named the principal contractor for the deal. The agency confirmed the transaction would not alter the military balance in the Middle East or negatively affect U.S. defence readiness. Kuwait currently operates Patriot PAC-2 Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM) and GEM-T (Guidance Enhanced Missiles–Tactical). These systems form a key part of the country’s air defen…

The Pentagon announced Thursday that the State Department has approved a potential $400 million sale to upgrade and rehabilitate Kuwait's Patriot missiles. The department added that the prime contractor for this project...