# State Department Approves $2.2B Middle East Arms Sales

The U.S. Department of State approved three proposed Foreign Military Sales to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Egypt, totaling more than $2.2 billion. The packages cover APKWS-II guidance sections and related rocket components for the UAE, Patriot missile repair and return services for Kuwait, and Javelin missiles and equipment for Egypt. These are approvals for potential sales—not finalized contract awards—and quantities and values may change during negotiations.

- The UAE request covers guidance components for 10,000 APKWS-II kits and related items; reports describe its value as up to or more than $1 billion. The Kuwait package is valued at $400 million, and the Egypt package at $832 million.
- Defense contractors and suppliers can assess potential demand in precision-guidance components, missile sustainment, and anti-tank missile systems, while recognizing that approval does not confirm a contract or identify an open solicitation.
- The reports provide no procurement contact or solicitation details, so the announcements alone do not establish a current bidding opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of State (State Department)
- United Arab Emirates Government (UAE)
- Government of Kuwait
- Government of Egypt

### Vendors
- BAE Systems (manufacturer)
- General Dynamics (manufacturer)

### Sources
- [US OKs missile guidance kits, Patriot repairs, Javelins for Middle East partners - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/10/us-oks-missile-guidance-kits-patriot-repairs-javelins-to-middle-east-partners) - Breaking Defense
- [U.S. State Department Green Lights More Than $2.2 Billion in Weapons to UAE, Egypt, and Kuwait - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/u-s-state-department-green-lights-more-than-2-2-billion-in-weapons-to-uae-egypt-and-kuwait/international) - Defense Daily