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deployment2026-06-08 17:46 UTC

US approves possible $1.98B sale of Anduril counter-drone systems to Kuwait

The US State Department approved a possible $1.98 billion sale of Anduril-built counter-unmanned aerial systems to Kuwait to improve defenses against drone threats. The article cites recent Iranian drone and missile attacks in Kuwait, including a June 3 strike that damaged Kuwait International Airport and caused casualties.

DETAILS
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-06-08 17:46
Reported
2026-06-08
Location
Kuwait
Coordinates
29.2734, 47.4979
Killed
1
Wounded
60
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Reported damage to Kuwait International Airport and some material damage from subsequent attacks; US approved a $1.98B counter-UAS sale including electronic and kinetic defeat capabilities.

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