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US Approves Fighter Jet Sales to Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain
2016-09-30 Read More...
The US on Wednesday began notifying lawmakers that it has approved $7 billion in long-stalled sales of Boeing Co fighter jets to Kuwait and Qatar, and more than $1 billion in Lockheed Martin Corp jets to Bahrain, sources familiar with the decision

Kuwait to Host Gulf Defense & Aerospace Exhibition 2017
2016-09-29 Read More...
Earlier this year, the Kuwait parliament unanimously approved a government request for an additional US$10 billion to fund weapons purchases for the military over the next 10

Military Logistics & Procurement Kuwait Conference
2016-09-27 Read More...
As Kuwait embarks on a spend of USD20.4 billion over the next 10 years on military procurements, join us at the 3rd edition of the Military Logistics & Procurement Kuwait Conference to find out more about their future procurement

Kuwait to Host 4th Gulf Defense & Aerospace Exhibition
2016-08-18 Read More...
In January 2016, the Kuwait parliament unanimously approved a government request for an additional US$10 billion to fund weapons purchases for the military over the next 10

US Urged to Speed Fighter Jet Sales to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain
2016-07-14 Read More...
A top US Air Force official on Sunday urged the US government to speed up its consideration of long-standing bids by Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain to buy US fighter jets, citing growing frustration among the key US allies in the Gulf about delays in the

Raytheon to Modernize Kuwait’s Patriot Systems
2016-06-27 Read More...
The State of Kuwait will soon be able to better protect its cities and key infrastructure against ballistic missiles, aircraft and other airborne threats.

Al Tamimi Acted as Leonardo’s Legal Counsel in Kuwait’s Eurofighter Deal
2016-06-08 Read More...
Al Tamimi & Company, a leading law firm in the Middle East, has acted as lead legal counsel for Finmeccanica (now Leonardo - Finmeccanica – Società per azioni), a leading Italian multinational aerospace, defense and security company, in closing of

Kuwait Requests F/A-18 C/D Services and Support
2016-05-30 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for F/A-18 C/D services and support. The estimated cost is $420

Kuwait Signs Contract for the Delivery of 28 Eurofighter Typhoons
2016-04-06 Read More...
Eurofighter GmbH announced that a contract has been signed by the State of Kuwait for the procurement of 28 Eurofighter

Vectrus Extends Contract with U.S. Army Base in Kuwait
2016-03-31 Read More...
Vectrus Systems Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vectrus, Inc., has received a more than $329 million modification to the U.S. Army base operations and security support services contract in

Kuwait Air Force Commander Hails Ties with UAE
2016-03-08 Read More...
Kuwait Air Force Commander Major General Abdullah Al-Fouderi (photo) commended ties with the UAE in all fields, especially military cooperation, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.Al-Fouderi is leading a Kuwaiti delegation to the first session of

Kuwait, Italy Set to Finalize $9 Billion Eurofighter Deal
2016-02-15 Read More...
Kuwaiti Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Sheikh Khaled Jarrah Al-Sabah held talks with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti which tackled several issues including Kuwait's purchase of

Kuwaiti Military Delegation Visits US Fifth Feet in Bahrain
2016-02-01 Read More...
A Kuwaiti military delegation from The Mubarak Al-Abdullah Joint Command and Staff College (MAJCSC) has paid a visit to the US Fifth Fleet in the Kingdom of Bahrain to get acquainted with the workflow of naval

ADSB to Build 8 Vessels for Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense
2016-01-26 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a leading provider of construction, repair and refit services for naval, military and commercial boats, signed an agreement with the Kuwait Ministry of Defense to build and supply landing crafts and high speed

Kuwait Sticking to F-18 Super Hornet Despite Approval Delay
2016-01-26 Read More...
Kuwait’s Air Force is sticking to plans to purchase Boeing’s F-18 Super Hornet to replace ageing fighter jets, despite a lengthy congressional approval process in Washington that has frustrated industry

Kuwait Approves Extra $10 Billion for 10-Year Military Spending
2016-01-19 Read More...
Kuwait’s Parliament unanimously approved last week a request by the oil-rich Gulf state’s government for $10 billion in additional funds for military spending during the next 10

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