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These relatively simple solutions could go a long way in foiling future drone attacks against military and civilian targets on Kuwait's territory much more inexpensively.
The Kuwaiti Army General Staff confirmed that air defence systems are actively confronting incoming missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait.
Following recent Iranian strikes on Kuwait, the U.S. approved a potential foreign military sale of counter-UAS platforms made by Anduril.
Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait International Airport triggered airspace closure, flight diversions, and over $300M in Bitcoin liquidations amid Gulf
The potential FMS announcement came just days Iran attacked Kuwait’s airport with missiles and drones, killing one person, damaging airport facilities and halting flights.
Kuwait said Wednesday it had suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack heavily damaged the country’s airport and caused injuries, hours after Iran and the United States traded missile strikes in the region.
The U.S. hit 20 targets inside of Iran on Tuesday after Tehran's forces shot down an American Apache helicopter. Both U.S. pilots were saved, but renewed hostilities threaten to derail peace talks.
