# The US Department of State approved military sales to Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-02 · Middle East Monitor*

## Key points

- The US approved $4.01 billion Patriot Air and Missile Defense replenishment services for Qatar.
- Qatar may purchase Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) for $992 million from the US.
- The US also approved a $147.6 million APKWS sale to the UAE.
- Kuwait received approval for a $2.5 billion Integrated Battle Command System purchase from the US.

**Countries:** Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, United States, Iran

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