Pentagon indicates Patriot missile sales to Gulf countries could surpass $37 billion
Pentagon documents reveal that the United States achieved over $37 billion in sales of Patriot missile systems and equipment to its allies in the Middle East between March and May 2026, amid escalating tensions with Iran. The deals included orders from Gulf countries, with Kuwait taking the largest share at $19.8 billion, followed by the United Arab Emirates with $11.81 billion, then Qatar with $4.01 billion, and Bahrain with $1.625 billion. The contracts involve the supply of approximately 1,450 PAC-3 MSE missiles and 1,000 GEM-T missiles, with RTX, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman serving as the main contractors. This reflects growing Gulf security concerns over Iranian missile threats, especially amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. However, US Department of Defense notices are not final agreements and may change during negotiations. The expanding US-Gulf military cooperation also includes other deals involving F-16 fighter jets and drones.
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