THAAD Shield: $4.5B US Missile Tech for UAE
Published Date: 4/14/2026
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Summary
The U.S. is planning to sell $4.5 billion worth of advanced missile defense gear to the United Arab Emirates, including a powerful radar and THAAD missile systems. This big deal includes high-tech equipment, training, and support, aiming to boost the UAE’s defense capabilities. The sale is set to happen soon and is fully funded by U.S. national funds, with no commissions involved.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Five Years of Sustainment and Support Work
The sale package includes five years of sustainment support plus construction, training, technical assistance, spares, and other logistics and program support as part of the $4.5 billion package. Those support services are part of the announced procurement.
U.S. to Fund $4.5B UAE Missile Sale
The Department of Defense notified Congress of a proposed $4.5 billion sale of missile-defense equipment to the United Arab Emirates, including one long-range discrimination radar and THAAD systems. The sale is funded by U.S. national funds and the report was delivered to Congress on March 19, 2026.
Contractor Staffing: 10 Reps for 3 Years
Implementation will require assignment of four U.S. Government and ten contractor representatives to the United Arab Emirates for a duration of three years to support construction, integration, and delivery of the program. Lockheed Martin is named as the principal contractor (Moorestown, NJ and Huntsville, AL).
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