Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Defense Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah visited on Friday military sites of the Air Defense Force to examine technical readiness of air defense systems.

The Ministry of Defense said in a press statement that Sheikh Fahad received a comprehensive briefing on the tasks and duties of the Air Defense Force, highlighting the level of readiness and the training programs provided to enhance the capabilities of the defense systems, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Upon arrival, he was received by Commander of the Air Defense Force Major General Khaled Al-Shuraian and a number of air force officers. Sheikh Fahad praised the pivotal role of the air defense force in safeguarding the country’s airspace, underscoring its importance as a key pillar of Kuwait’s defense system. He emphasized the need to maintain the highest levels of vigilance to ensure the country’s security and safety.

At the end of the visit, the Minister expressed his pride in the efforts with the high efficiency and dedication he witnessed in work, and stressed that HH the Amir and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah pays great attention to providing all capabilities that ensure the excellence and permanent readiness of the Armed Forces. (Sources & Photo © Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense/KUNA)