US approves $800 million Patriot support package for Kuwait
The US Department of Defense has announced that the State Department has approved a potential deal to provide support services and follow-on technical assistance for the Patriot air defense system to the State of Kuwait, with an estimated value of $800 million.
According to the Pentagon, the proposed agreement includes logistical, engineering and technical support aimed at maintaining and enhancing the operational readiness of Kuwait’s Patriot air defense program.
The package is designed to strengthen Kuwait’s air and missile defense capabilities and ensure the long-term sustainability of the system, reports Al-Jarida daily.
The approval reflects the continued strategic partnership between Kuwait and the United States and underscores Washington’s commitment to supporting Kuwait’s defense and security requirements. The deal is subject to final negotiations and congressional procedures, in line with standard US arms export regulations.
