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Kuwait arms up against Iranian drones
The US government approved a $2 billion Kuwaiti order for counter-drone systems following an Iranian strike that hit Kuwait International Airport, killing one and injuring 63. Kuwait's existing defenses, including Patriot missile batteries, struggle to intercept drones due to their low-altitude and unpredictable trajectories, prompting concerns about integrating radar, sensors, and command systems to respond effectively.
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