Egypt has been listed as one of the three countries, alongside Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to be part of a potential $2.27 billion US military trade.
- Egypt, Kuwait, and the UAE are included in a potential $2.27 billion US military trade package.
- Egypt seeks to acquire 2,020 Javelin FGM-148F missiles and 200 Javelin Command Launch Units worth $832 million.
- The sale aims to bolster Egypt’s territorial defense and military readiness, supporting US foreign policy in the Middle East.
- Kuwait’s $400 million deal covers Patriot missile repair and related support services.
According to the US State Department, Egypt requested to purchase up to two thousand twenty (2,020) Javelin FGM-148F missiles (including twenty (20) fly-to-buy missiles) and up to two hundred (200) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs).
“The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt to purchase Javelin missile systems,” a statement released to this effect read.
“The estimated total cost is $832 million. The Government of Egypt has requested to buy up to two thousand twenty (2,020) Javelin FGM-148F missiles (including twenty (20) fly-to-buy missiles) and up to two hundred (200) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs).
The following non-major defense equipment items will also be included: Javelin LWCLU basic skills trainer; missile simulation rounds; battery coolant units; life cycle support; physical security inspections; spare parts; system integration and checkout; publications and technical documentation; U.S.,” it added.
The sale is expected to advance United States foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the defense capabilities of Egypt, a vital regional partner instrumental in fostering political stability and facilitating economic activity across the Middle East.
The procurement of this equipment and associated support services will bolster Egypt’s capacity for territorial defense and sovereign military readiness, per the statement.
Furthermore, official United States evaluations confirm that Egypt possesses the requisite infrastructure and operational capability to seamlessly integrate these assets into its armed forces.
US weapons sale to UAE and Kuwait
As mentioned earlier, the UAE and Kuwait are a part of the overall $2.27 billion weapons trade; however, the UAE boasts the highest chunk of the sales.
According to the US State Department, a possible $400 million military sale to Kuwait was approved, covering Patriot missile repair and return services, along with related equipment and support.
The department also approved a potential military sale to the United Arab Emirates worth an estimated $1.041 billion.
This follows the country’s request for 10,000 guidance sections for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS-II), covering both air-to-air and air-to-ground configurations.
The proposed package would also include Mk-152 high-explosive warheads, MK66 rocket motors, proximity fuzes, and training warheads.
The deal would further provide inert rocket motors, support equipment, technical publications and documentation, as well as transportation services.
US government agencies and contractors would provide engineering, technical, training, and logistical assistance as part of the package, alongside other services needed to support the programme.
The proposed sales form part of Washington’s ongoing military cooperation with its Gulf partners and would provide Kuwait and the UAE with additional equipment, maintenance and support for their armed forces.
