The Government of Kuwait requested the purchase of counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms. The package includes Anduril systems and related equipment designed to provide electronic and kinetic defeat capabilities against unmanned aerial systems.
The non-major defence equipment covered by the proposed sale includes Roadrunner-Munition and Anvil-Kinetic platforms. It also includes launch boxes, Lattice command and control, Long Range Sentry Tower with Fire Control and Long Range Sentry Tower-82 Mobile.
The package also includes Extended Range Sentry Towers and Maritime Sentry Towers. Additional systems include Pulsar electromagnetic warfare equipment, Menace tactical operations centres, generators, publications, personnel training and software development.
The proposed sale also includes U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services. Other related elements of logistics and programme support are included in the package.
The State Department said the sale would support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. It said the sale would improve the security of Kuwait, a major non-NATO ally described as an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The department said the proposed sale would improve Kuwait’s ability to meet current and future threats. It said Kuwait would have no difficulty absorbing the articles and services into its military police forces.
The State Department said the proposed sale of the equipment and support would not alter the basic military balance in the region. Anduril, based in Costa Mesa, California, will be the principal contractor.
