The Kuwaiti government issued on 5/4/2025 a decree-law extending the provisions of Law No. 3/2016, which authorizes withdrawals from the general reserve fund, for an additional two fiscal years to bolster the state's defense capabilities.
The decision is driven by two main factors.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- The driving factors behind this decision
- Senior Kuwaiti officials supporting the decision
- The political message embedded in this move
- The various defense systems and technologies eyed for procurement
The note also mentions Kuwaiti Emir Meshaal Al-Ahmad’s action plan to conclude defense deals with the Parliament dissolved.
