Singapore to Design, Supply Systems for Kuwait’s Missile Gunboats
Singapore’s ST Engineering has secured a subcontract from Abu Dhabi Ship Building to design and supply systems for a fleet of eight missile gunboats for the Kuwait Naval Force.
UK Deploys Rapid Sentry Anti-Drone System to Kuwait
The UK deployed a counter-drone system known as Rapid Sentry to Kuwait, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday condemned a "reckless" overnight drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil refinery.
Kuwait Says Arrested Six People Planning ‘Assassinations’ Linked to Hezbollah
Kuwait arrested six people linked to Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group who were planning "assassinations" in the Gulf state, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.
US Approves Over $16B in Arms Sales to Gulf States Hit by Iran War
The US has approved $16.46 billion in military sales to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, two Gulf states that have been hit hard by fallout from the Iran war.
US Soldiers Killed in Iran Drone Strike Were Inside Makeshift Hub, Officials Say
Six US service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait were working inside a lightly fortified operations center, described by military sources as a makeshift office space.
Kuwait Opens First Domestic Plant for Light Ammunition
Kuwait has launched a light ammunition manufacturing facility, boosting the country’s self-reliance and domestic industrial base.
Lebanon Surprised After Kuwait Includes Hospitals on ‘Terror’ List
Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification after Kuwait inscribed several private hospitals in the Mediterranean country on its "terror" list on Sunday.
US Approves $800M Support Package for Kuwait’s Patriot Missiles
The US has approved an $800-million package to sustain and provide technical support for Kuwait’s Patriot missile program.
Leonardo to Continue Eurofighter Typhoon Support Services for Kuwait
Kuwait has extended in-service support for its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, with Leonardo continuing as the prime contractor.
Boeing Scores $110M in US, Allied Military Aircraft Contracts
The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing $110.2 million in contracts to support US and allied military aircraft.
Kuwait Launches Turkey-Made Bayraktar Combat Drones
Kuwait has received its first Bayraktar TB2 tactical unmanned aerial systems from Turkey, marking the delivery with a launch ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base.
‘No Increase’ in Radiation Levels After US Attack on Iran: UN Nuclear Watchdog
The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency said that it had not detected any increase in radiation levels at key nuclear sites in Iran following US air strikes.
US Approves $325M Sale of Abrams Tank Sustainment Support to Kuwait
The US State Department has approved a potential $325 million sale to Kuwait for sustainment support and related equipment for the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank systems.
UAE’s EDGE Secures $2.45B Patrol Vessel Deal With Kuwait
United Arab Emirates (UAE) defense company EDGE Group has inked a $2.45-billion contract to supply Kuwait with eight Falaj-3 naval patrol vessels.
US Approves $400 Million Patriot Missile Upgrade for Kuwait
The US State Department has approved Kuwait’s request to upgrade and recertify its Patriot missiles for an estimated $400 million.
US Approves $1B Sale of Construction Services to Kuwait Navy
The US State Department has approved a potential $1 billion foreign military sale of design and construction services to Kuwait.
US Approval Pending Over Kuwait to Sell F/A-18 Jets to Malaysia
Kuwait is in negotiations to sell its F/A-18C/D Hornet multi-role fighters to the Malaysian Air Force subject to US approval.
Belarus Claims AR Game ‘Pokémon GO’ Spied on its Military Assets
Belarus' defense ministry has claimed that the 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game Pokémon GO was used for espionage.
Saab to Supply Double Eagle Underwater Mine Disposal Drone to Kuwait
Swedish defense company Saab has secured a contract to deliver a Double Eagle undersea mine countermeasures drone to the Kuwait Naval Force.
Kuwait to Acquire Turkish-Made Bayraktar Drones for $367 Million
Kuwait has signed a $367-million agreement with Turkish firm Baykar for an undisclosed number of Bayraktar TB2 combat drones.
US Approves Foreign Military Sale of Actuated Devices to Kuwait
The US has approved a $59.1 million foreign military sale of actuated devices and related support for Kuwait.
US OKs $3B NASAMS, MRADS for Kuwait
The US State Department has approved the sale of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System and Medium Range Air Defense System to Kuwait.
Kuwait Receives Another Two Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft
The Kuwait Air Force has taken delivery of another two Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, bringing the total in the country to six.
US OKs Potential Sale of Abrams Tank Ammunition to Kuwait
The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale of M1A2K tank ammunition and other related equipment to the government of Kuwait.
