CENTCOM: USAF F-15Es Crashed in Kuwait From Friendly Fire
Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagle fighters crashed in Kuwait during the US operation on Iran due to friendly fire, according to a statement from CENTCOM.
Kuwait News
Air
Air
Malaysia Finalses Second-Hand F/A-18 Hornet Deal
The Malaysian Mod is expected to finalise the purchase of 30 ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter planes, which would serve as interim multi-role fighters.
Unmanned Systems
Bilateral Relations
Kuwait Signs Contract with Turkish Bayraktar for TB2 UAVs
Kuwait has inked a contract with Turkish Bayraktar to procure an undefined number of TB2 drones, confirming former news released in January 2023.
Air
Logistics
U.S. Approves CAD/PAD sale of Kuwait’s F/A-18 and KC-130J
The State Department has approved a possible FMS to Kuwait of additional Cartridge Actuated Device/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) and support.
Unmanned Systems
TB2 Export to Kuwait
The TB2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is increasing its market share with international sales. Producer Company Baykar announced a new export success to Kuwait.
Air
Country
Kuwait to Investigate Caracal and Eurofighter Deals
The Kuwait National Assembly to form a parliamentary investigation committee to investigate corruption allegations in two multibillion-dollar defence deals.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Kuwait to Acquire $3 Billion Worth of NASAMS and MRADS
The US State Department approved a possible FMS to Kuwait of the National Advanced Surface-To-Air Missile System (NASAMS).
Land
Ammunition
Kuwait to acquire M1A2K Tank Ammunition
The US State Department approved a possible FMS to Kuwait of M1A2K tank operational ammunition for an estimated cost of $250 million.
Air
Kuwait has received six of the 28 Eurofighters ordered
Kuwait's received two more Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 jets, the third batch out of a total of 28 aircraft ordered, according to KUNA.
Bilateral Relations
US to Construct Kuwait MOD Headquarter for 1 Billion USD
The State Department approved the potential FMS construction for the Kuwait Ministry of Defence Headquarters (KMOD) Complex and related equipment,
Country
Leonardo Denies Being Investigated for Kuwait's Eurofighter
Leonardo stated that it is not the focus of a court inquiry into the Kuwait Eurofighter programme and that its deal to provide 28 fighters is going as planned.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Kuwait Denies Selling Hornets to Malaysia
Kuwait's Army General Staff Headquarters has denied media reports that the country will sell F/A-18 C/D Hornet fighter planes to Malaysia.
Air
Kuwait Receives Two Eurofighter Typhoons
Italian Leonardo delivered its first two Eurofighter Typhoons to the Kuwaiti Air Force (KAF) in a ceremony on Tuesday at the Caselle airbase near Turin.
Air
Kuwait’s First Two Eurofighter Fly for the First Time
Kuwaiti Air Force’s first two Eurofighter Typhoons made their first flight at Leonardo’s Caselle plant near Turin, north-western Italy.
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