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Leonardo to Develop Air Navigation System at Kuwait International Airport
2023-06-16 Read More...
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in the state of Kuwait signed a KD 6.68 million (around USD 21.4 million) deal with Italy’s Leonardo Aerospace, Defense and Security company to develop the air navigation system at Kuwait

Kuwait, UK Discuss Aspects of Military Cooperation
2023-05-25 Read More...
Kuwait’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Meshal Al-Sabah discussed on Monday, with the British UK Defense Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa Air Marshal Martin Sampson, aspects of cooperation and joint

Kuwait Launches First Satellite into Space
2023-01-04 Read More...
Kuwait’s first satellite was successfully launched into space on Tuesday in what was hailed as a milestone effort in setting up the country’s space industry, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

Kuwait’s Defense Ministry Commends British Red Arrows Parade
2022-11-21 Read More...
Kuwaiti Defense Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary Sheikha Dr. Shamayel Al-Sabah on Monday lauded the British Royal Air Force parade in Kuwait, with the Red Arrows flying over Arabian Gulf

Royal Jordanian Air Force Wins Best Static Display at Air Tattoo Show
2022-07-20 Read More...
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) won the best static display after the Lockheed C-130H Hercules aircraft passed several tests at the UK-based Royal International Air Tattoo

Emir of Kuwait Receives US Secretary of Defense
2021-09-10 Read More...
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received in Kuwait Wednesday US Secretary of Defense Lloyd James

Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Nominated Crown Prince of Kuwait
2020-10-09 Read More...
Kuwaiti Amir, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah named Wednesday Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Crown Prince, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
2020-05-27 Read More...
Saudi Arabia announced it will ease COVID-19) restrictions, resume some economic and commercial activities, and return to

Kuwait’s Chief-of-Staff Hails Soldiers for Coronavirus Efforts
2020-04-27 Read More...
Kuwait’s Army Chief-of-Staff, Lieutenant-General Mohammad Al-Khodher, praised the country’s military for its work and support for the country throughout the coronavirus crisis in a statement released by the military after he toured a coronavirus

GCC Interior Ministers Hold 37th Meeting Remotely
2020-04-09 Read More...
The Ministers of the Interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries held Tuesday their 37th meeting through video conferencing, chaired by H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan (photo), UAE Deputy Prime Minister and

Kuwait’s Defense Minister Receives Iraqi, Egyptian, Canadian Counterparts
2020-01-22 Read More...
Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Mansour Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met received Monday Iraqi Defense Minister Najah

Kuwait, US Sign Memo of Cooperation in Aviation Security
2019-10-10 Read More...
The Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the United States’ Transportation Security Administration (TSA) signed Tuesday a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to bolster aviation security, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

Emirati, Kuwaiti Defense Delegations Attend LIMA 2019
2019-03-29 Read More...
A delegation from the UAE Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces, led by Major General Pilot Isaac Saleh Mohammed Al Baloushi (photo), Head of the Executive Administration for Industries and Defense Capacities Development at the Ministry of

Kuwait Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff Visits HMS Dragon
2019-03-08 Read More...
Kuwait Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. General Mohammad Al-Khodhor and Assistant Commander of the Navy Major General Idris Idris accompanied British Ambassador Michael Davenport on a visit to British Royal Navy destroyer, HMS Dragon,

Kuwait Joins Global Aviation Summit in Mumbai
2019-01-18 Read More...
Kuwait participated in the Global Aviation Summit - 2019 which was held in Mumbai, India on 15-16 January to share the best experiences in this field and discuss ways of enhanced cooperation in civil

Kuwait to Get First Batch of Eurofighter Typhoons in Q4 2020
2018-11-06 Read More...
Kuwait is set to receive its first batch of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets in the fourth quarter of 2020, the Commander of the country’s Air Force said, Kuwait’s News Agency (KUNA)

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