The deal, which strengthens Kuwait’s defence capabilities against regional threats, is expected to create 100 new jobs in the UK, supporting skilled engineering and manufacturing roles. MARSS Systems Limited, an EOS company, will provide and integrate a sophisticated air defence system for the Gulf state.
The system incorporates jammers, radars, and interceptors, all managed by MARSS’s NiDAR platform, an AI-enabled command and control centre. This technology is designed to enhance Kuwait’s ability to detect, deter, and defeat airborne threats.
Production for the contract will be based in Bristol, with MARSS set to expand its UK offices. This investment highlights how defence spending can drive economic growth and create opportunities nationwide.
This agreement is part of the UK’s Taskforce Sabre initiative, a collaboration between government and industry aimed at assisting Gulf states in acquiring necessary systems and weaponry. The move follows recent aggressive missile and drone attacks in the region.
“"This deal is a clear demonstration of the UK delivering on its promise to support our regional partners. By backing Kuwait with world-leading British technology, we’re not just strengthening a vital ally’s defences against real and growing threats. We’re creating skilled jobs here at home and proving that UK industry can deliver when it matters most."
“"Countering drones and aerial threats is not about any single system, it is about an intelligent, layered architecture that detects, decides and defeats within seconds, and MARSS has built exactly that."
MARSS will integrate sensors and effectors to protect Kuwait’s people, critical infrastructure, and national assets through 2027, supported by British engineering and new skilled jobs in the UK. This latest deal builds on existing UK support, including the Rapid Sentry ground-based air defence missile system and the RAF’s ORCUS system, reinforcing the UK’s position as a trusted defence partner in the Gulf region.
