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State Department green-lights $510 million sale of bomb guidance kits ... Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing load MK-82 general purpose bombs on the A-10 Thunderbolt II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 29, 2024. The State Department has authorized a sale of 3,280 bomb guidance kits for MK-82s to Israel. (Joseph Morgan/U.S. Air Force) The State Department has authorized the potential sale of guidance kits for ground-penetrating bombs to Israel in a $510 million weapons package, as the country’s ceasefire with Iran heads into a second week. The Israeli government wants to buy more than 3,800 kits for BLU-109 bombs, which are 2,000-pound warheads designed to penetrate hardened underground facilities such as bunkers, according to manufacturer General Dynamics. Israel also wants to purchase 3,280 guidance kits for smaller MK-82 bombs, which are designed to attack targets such as troops and radars, according to the Army. The sale would help Israel defend itself without altering the balance of military power in the region, the State Department said. Since President Donald Trump took office in January, the department has authorized more than $9 billion in foreign military sales to…

US authorizes sale of $2B in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait US State Department approved a $1.98bn counter-drone arms sale to Kuwait on Friday, sourced from Anduril, after Iranian strikes hit the Gulf state The State Department said the sale would come from defense company Anduril, founded by a supporter of President Donald Trump. TheUnited Statesapproved a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait on Friday, supplying counter-drone technology to one of the Gulf states hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war. The State Department said the sale would come from defense company Anduril, founded by a supporter of PresidentDonald Trump. The State Department approved the sale of counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms and related equipment to Kuwait. The package is intended to enhance Kuwait's ability to counter drone threats and improve regional defense capabilities. Anduril, the U.S. defense company supplying the systems, was founded by a prominent Trump supporter. Earlier this week, Kuwait officials condemned what they called Iranian aggression after a drone strike on Kuwait's international airport killed one person and injured 63 others. Tehran denied involvement in the atta…

US approves $2bn sale of counter-drone systems to Kuwait The US State Department has approved a potential $2 billion sale of counter-drone defence systems and related equipment to Kuwait.

US authorises $2bn sale of counter-drone systems to Kuwait The ​US ​State ⁠Department ⁠said ​on Friday it ⁠had given its approval to the sale ​of ⁠counter-unmanned aerial ‌systems ​platforms and related equipment to Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war. The estimated total cost is $1.98 billion, according to a statement by the US State Department. Its approval is one of several tiers required when the US sells weapons to allies abroad. The principal contractor for ​the ‌sale ⁠is ​Anduril, it ⁠said. The company was founded by a supporter of US 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 said. "The proposed sale will improve Kuwait ’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing electronic and kinetic defeat capabilities against unmanned aerial systems.” The State Department added that the possible sale and associated support "will not alter the basic military balance in the …

US authorises sale of $2 billion in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait Counter-drone deal with Anduril to strengthen Kuwait amid tensions with Iran The United States announced Friday its approval of a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war. In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defense company Anduril, which was founded by a supporter of 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 said. Earlier this week, Kuwait officials "condemned Iranian aggression" when a drone strike on its international airport killed one person and injured 63 others. Tehran denied involvement in the attack, saying it was "an error in the American Patriot systems," referring to a US anti-missile battery. The attacks came despite the April 8 ceasefire that paused the war sparked by the February 28 US-Israeli bombing of Iran, and…

US authorizes sale of $2 bn in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait WASHINGTON, June 6: The United States announced Friday its approval of a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war. In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defense company Anduril, which was founded by a supporter of 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 said. Earlier this week, Kuwait officials "condemned Iranian aggression" when a drone strike on its international airport killed one person and injured 63 others. Tehran denied involvement in the attack, saying it was "an error in the American Patriot systems," referring to a US anti-missile battery. The attacks came despite the April 8 ceasefire that paused the war sparked by the February 28 US-Israeli bombing of Iran, and has largely held despite sporadic exchanges of fire.

Washington greenlights possible $500 million sale of HIMARS rocket ... Washington greenlights possible $500 million sale of HIMARS rocket systems to Bahrain By Defence Industry Europe Land | August 14, 2025 U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Rickert. The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and related equipment to Bahrain for an estimated $500 million, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress of the potential deal. According to the DSCA, the Government of Bahrain has requested to buy four M142 HIMARS, three International Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems, and a range of associated equipment and support services. The package includes M28A2 Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket Pods, resupply vehicles, GPS receivers, simulators, communications equipment, spares, training, and other logistical and technical support elements. “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 is an impor…

US greenlights over $16B in 'emergency' radar and missile sales ... LTAMDS is a new, advanced sensor developed to integrate into the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) architecture and will replace the current Patriot radar. (DVIDS) WASHINGTON — As US allies in the Middle East fend off Iranian missile and drone strikes, the US today announced a slew of potential “emergency” Foreign Military Sales for high-dollar equipment that could replace munitions and systems used in the fight. In a series of notices posted online, the State Department said it’s ready to greenlight deals including $8 billion-worth of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor radars and associated equipment for Kuwait. The United Arab Emirates could see a $4.5 billion deal for a long-range radar and other equipment to work with Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems, $2.1 billion in counter-drone systems, $1.2 billion in air-to-air missiles and $644 million-worth of F-16 munitions and upgrades. Jordan, meanwhile, could get $70.5 million in aircraft repair work and spare parts. RELATED: Gulf nations ‘trying to reach out’ for Ukrainian counter-drone capability In language echoed in the ot…

US authorizes sale of $2 billion in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait The United States announced Friday its approval of a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war.In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defense company Anduril, which was founded by a supporter of President Donald Trump.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“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 said.Earlier this week, Kuwait officials “condemned Iranian aggression” when a drone strike on its international airport killed one person and injured 63 others. Tehran denied involvement in the attack, saying it was “an error in the American Patriot systems,” referring to a US anti-missile