The U.S. State Department has approved three potential arms sales worth a combined $2.27 billion to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.
The largest deal would allow the United Arab Emirates to purchase up to 10,000 guidance kits for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II), with an estimated value of $1.041 billion.
The package includes configurations for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, as well as warheads, rocket motors, fuzes, training equipment and technical support.
Meanwhile, Egypt is seeking to purchase up to 2,020 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 200 lightweight command-launch units under a proposed $832 million agreement. The package would also include training equipment, spare parts, system integration and additional support.
Kuwait, meanwhile, is seeking $400 million worth of services to repair and return Patriot missiles to operational status, along with spare parts, support equipment, training and technical assistance.
The proposed sales would provide capabilities for ground combat, precision strikes, and air and missile defense.
The Javelin missiles would give Egypt a mobile anti-armor capability, while the APKWS II would provide the UAE with a relatively lightweight precision-guided weapon that can be launched from aircraft.
The Patriot system operates at a different level, protecting territory and critical infrastructure against aerial and missile threats.
Kuwait has increased support for its fleet of Patriot systems through several recent U.S. proposals.
In January, the United States approved a potential $800 million sale covering Patriot system maintenance and technical support. Separate proposals in 2025 included Patriot missile recertification and system upgrades.
Demand for Patriot systems has also increased among U.S. allies as countries seek to replenish their stockpiles and strengthen their air-defense capabilities.
RTX, the system’s manufacturer, says the Patriot is currently used by 19 countries and continues to be upgraded to address increasingly complex threats.
