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U.S. Defense Secretary Hails Relationship with Kuwait
2017-12-07 Read More...
The relationship forged between the United States and Kuwait during the war for Kuwait’s liberation in 1991 continues to grow, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters traveling with him as his plane left Kuwait Tuesday to return to the

France Names Kuwaiti Commander “Defense Figure” of 2017
2017-12-05 Read More...
France announced choosing Kuwaiti Commander Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah as the “Defense Figure” of 2017 in recognition of his contribution to the development of security and defense

Kuwait to Host Gulf Defense & Aerospace Exhibition - GDA 2017
2017-11-24 Read More...
The exhibition being held from 12 till 14 December 2017, is being held under the official patronage of the Minister of the Kuwait Ministry of Defense, and in 2017 will feature industry leaders including

Kuwait to Upgrade M1A1 Abrams Tanks
2017-10-18 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for M1A1 Abrams Tanks. The estimated cost is $29

Kuwait Requests Continuation of C-17 Logistics Support
2017-10-16 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for continuation of C-17 logistics support services and equipment. The estimated cost is $342.6

Head of Kuwait Army Medical Services Hails Ties With Egypt
2017-10-10 Read More...
Head of Medical Services Department at the Kuwaiti Army Major General Mohammad Al-Khodhr (photo) on Sunday stressed that the Kuwaiti-Egyptian relations are deep-rooted and distinguished in various fields, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

Kuwait Air Force Commander Visits Pakistan
2017-10-03 Read More...
Commander of Kuwait Air Force, Major General Abdullah Yaqoob Al-Foudari visited Air Headquarters Islamabad on

Kuwait to Host 6th Annual OPV Middle East Conference
2017-07-20 Read More...
A report on ‘OPVs & corvettes in the Middle East’ said regional governments’ are investing over US$20 billion on offshore patrol vessels to combat maritime threats. This explains why OPVs are now becoming the fastest-growing segment of the naval

Kuwait Air Force to Use Thales Flight Simulators
2017-06-20 Read More...
Thales has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to provide the Kuwait forces with flight and mission training solutions for the pilots and crews of its Caracal

Lockheed Martin to Deliver Sniper Pods for Kuwait Hornet Aircraft
2017-05-17 Read More...
Lockheed Martin received a delivery order from the U.S. Air Force to provide Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to the Kuwait Air Force for its F/A-18C/D Hornet

Kuwait Defense Minister Meets Jordanian Chief-of-Staff
2017-04-20 Read More...
Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah met Tuesday with Jordanian Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Mahmoud

ADSB Launches 2nd Landing Craft to Kuwait Ministry of Defense
2017-04-18 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB), a leading provider of construction, repair and refit services for naval, military and commercial vessels, has launched a 64m landing craft to the Kuwaiti Ministry of

Eagle Resolve Military Exercise Concludes in Kuwait
2017-04-12 Read More...
The Eagle Resolve 2017 (Hasm Al Oqban) military exercise, held in Kuwait with the participation of military forces from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the US, came to an end on Sunday 09 April

Kuwait’s Deputy Premier Meets US 5th Fleet Commander
2017-04-11 Read More...
Kuwait’s Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah (photo) received Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Combined Maritime Forces and U.S. 5th

Kuwait to Upgrade Al Mubarak Airbase
2017-04-10 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait for facilities and infrastructure construction support service. The estimated cost is $319

Kuwait’s Emir Visits Turkey
2017-03-23 Read More...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday as the Emir started his two-day visit to Turkey in which a number of agreements are expected to be signed between the two

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