Defence Blog
The United States Department of State has approved a series of Foreign Military Sales to Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Jordan, covering air-to-air missiles, precision-guided munitions, missile defense radars, and counter-drone systems.
The approvals come amid heightened regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, with Washington moving to reinforce partner capabilities in air defense, precision strike, and counter-unmanned systems.
According to the U.S. Department of State, the largest portion of the package includes a proposed sale to the United Arab Emirates of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs, and related equipment valued at approximately $1.22 billion. The UAE has requested to purchase four hundred AIM-120C-7 or AIM-120C-8 missiles, along with eight AIM-120C-8 guidance sections and associated support equipment.