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German Arms Sales to Arab Countries Rise by 50%
2015-08-14 Read More...
German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel earlier announced a reduction in arms exports. However, exports to Arab States have increased by 50% despite his recent statements, German media reported.

Kuwait’s Army Chief-of-Staff Hails Ties with China
2015-08-04 Read More...
The Kuwaiti Army Chief-of-Staff, Lieutenant General Mohammad Khaled Al-Khoder (photo), has lauded level of the bilateral relations with China saying both Kuwait and Beijing are keen on bolstering the relationship

Kuwaiti Naval Force Conducts Ammunition Exercise
2015-07-29 Read More...
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense announced that the Kuwaiti Naval Force will be conducting a two-day live ammunition exercise on July 29th and

Kuwait, Italy Discuss Military Cooperation
2015-07-16 Read More...
Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah held talks Wednesday with visiting Italian Minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti on several issues of common interest, particularly in the military

Kuwait to Set Up Permanent Committee to Fight Terrorism
2015-07-16 Read More...
The Gulf state of Kuwait, hit by the worst suicide attack in its history last month, decided to set up a permanent committee to fight “terrorism” and

Kuwait’s Defense Minister Visits Troops in the North
2015-07-08 Read More...
Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah paid a visit to the Kuwait Army Sixth Mechanized Freedom Battalion stationed in the north, where he joined the soldiers for Ramadan

Rheinmetall to Supply NBC Reconnaissance Vehicles to Kuwait
2015-07-03 Read More...
The Emirate of Kuwait has contracted with Rheinmetall to supply it with twelve armored NBC reconnaissance vehicles, the 2 NBC-RS

Kuwait Close to Signing Deal for 24 Caracal Helicopters
2015-06-12 Read More...
France is on the verge of finalizing a contract worth about 1 billion Euros ($1.1 billion) for the sale of 24 Airbus-built military helicopters to Kuwait, a deal that highlights Paris' growing commercial ties in the Middle East, officials

Kuwait to Order 28 Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets Soon
2015-05-12 Read More...
Kuwait is expected to announce in coming weeks an order for 28 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, a $3 billion-plus deal that will keep the jets’ production line running well into 2019, according to people familiar with the deal.

Boeing Expects F/A-18 Decision From “Arab Nation” Soon
2015-04-21 Read More...
Boeing Co expects a decision from a Middle East nation on whether to buy its F/A-18 fighter jet within months, the programme's top international sales executive said on

CENTCOM Hails “Eagle Resolve” Exercise in Kuwait
2015-03-24 Read More...
US Central Command (CENTCOM) applauded Eagle Resolve exercise held in Kuwait this month, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Kuwait’s Emir Patronizes Officers Graduation
2015-03-11 Read More...
H.H. the Emir and Supreme Commander of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Monday, patronized and attended, with presence of H.H. the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa

“Eagle Resolve 2015” Regional Drill Starts in Kuwait
2015-03-10 Read More...
Led by the Kuwaiti Army, the regional military exercise “Eagle Resolve” kick-started in Kuwait on Sunday.

Kuwait’s Chief of Staff Meets US Senior Military Official
2015-02-06 Read More...
Chief of General Staff of Kuwait’s Army Lieutenant General Mohammed Khaled Al-Khader (photo) met in Kuwait on Wednesday with Commander of US Transportation Command General Paul Selva.

Five Kuwaiti Pilots Graduate from Largest Italian Air Base
2015-02-04 Read More...
Kuwaiti Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Ali Khaled Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attended the graduation ceremony of the first batch of Kuwaiti Pilots at the largest Italian Air Base in Lecce, southern Italy, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Kuwaiti Naval Force Concludes 3-Day Live-Ammunition Drill
2015-01-16 Read More...
The Kuwaiti Naval Force kicked off on Tuesday a live-ammunition exercise for three successive days, the Army has announced.

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