Afghanistan, June 6 -- The United States has approved a potential $1.98 billion sale of counter-drone systems and related equipment to Kuwait, the State Department said, in a move aimed at strengthening the Gulf state's air defense capabilities against emerging aerial threats.
In a statement released on Friday, the U.S. State Department said the proposed package includes equipment, systems and support services designed to detect, track and counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The department said the sale is intended to enhance Kuwait's ability to address drone-related threats and improve regional defense capabilities at a time of heightened security concerns across the Gulf region.
"The proposed sale will support the foreign policy a...