The upcoming phase is expected to witness a series of defense agreements between the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a telephone call on 2/11/2023 with Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al Sabah.
This note provides a comprehensive overview of the following:
- The talks between Secretary Austin and Sheikh Ahmad on Kuwait's air defense needs
- The talks that took place on 6/11/2023 between the Commander of the Kuwait Air Defense Forces Adel Al-Hafez, and the Commander of Area Support Group - Kuwait - Colonel Daniel Enslen
- The agenda of an expected visit from a U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) delegation to Kuwait
The note also delves into an invitation extended by Secretary Austin for Sheikh Ahmad to visit Washington.