U.S. approves $2 billion sale of anti‑drone weapons to Kuwait

The United States announced on Friday that it has approved a $1.98 billion sale of anti‑drone weapons to Kuwait, a Gulf state that has been targeted by Iranian attacks amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

In a statement, the U.S. State Department said it will permit Kuwait to purchase counter‑drone technology from defense company Anduril, which was founded by a supporter of former President Donald Trump.

“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major non‑NATO ally that has been an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East,” the statement read.

Earlier this week, Kuwaiti officials condemned Iranian aggression after a drone strike on the country’s international airport killed one person and injured 63 others.

Tehran denied responsibility for the attack, saying it was “an error in the American Patriot systems,” referring to a U.S. anti‑missile battery.

The attacks occurred despite the ceasefire that began on April 8, which paused the war that was sparked by the February 28 U.S.–Israeli bombing of Iran. The ceasefire has largely held, with only sporadic exchanges of fire.

AFP

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