US approves $425 million Patriot equipment and support sale to Kuwait, Pentagon says
- The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency approved a $425 million Patriot system and support sale to Kuwait on April 28, 2025.
- This sale follows Kuwait's growing defense budget and aims to upgrade its Patriot Post-Deployment Build 8.1 for enhanced air and missile defense capabilities.
- The package includes software support, training, spare parts, and engineering services with RTX Corporation as the principal contractor for delivery and integration.
- DSCA stated the integration should proceed without difficulty and that the sale will help Kuwait sustain operational readiness and meet modernization goals.
- This transaction is expected to strengthen Kuwait's defense infrastructure as a significant US non-NATO ally contributing to Middle Eastern stability.
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State Department OKs Kuwait's $425M FMS Request for Patriot Defense System Software - GovCon Wire
The State Department has cleared a foreign military sale request by Kuwait for the procurement of Patriot post-deployment build 8.1 and related equipment worth an estimated $425 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday RTX will serve as the principal contractor. The DSCA has also notified Congress of the proposed deal. Patriot Post-Deployment Build 8.1
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