The US State Department has approved the possible sale of air defense systems for Kuwait in the amount of $ 1.98 billion.

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of air defense systems to Kuwait, totaling $1.98 billion. This was announced on June 5 by the press service of the US State Department.

"The US Department of State has decided to approve the possible sale of military equipment to the government of Kuwait under the Foreign Military Sale program for the purchase of platforms for countering unmanned aerial vehicles and related equipment," the publication says on the agency's website.

It is noted that the purchase of platforms for countering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was requested by the Government of Kuwait. The program will include the Roadrunner-Munition and Anvil-Kinetic platforms, launchers, various watchtowers, software development, documentation, engineering, technical and logistical services of the US government and contractors, as well as other elements of logistical and software support.

Anduril company will be the main contractor. The potential sale of the equipment will enhance Kuwait's security and support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States. At the same time, these actions will not change the basic military balance in the Middle East and will not have a negative impact on American combat readiness.

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