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Under Emir Meshaal, Kuwait runs an open defense budget, accelerated air defense procurement, KPC's protection strategy and a new sovereign AI vision.
Kuwait is adopting an open posture for defense spending for 2026 under Emir Meshaal Al-Ahmad’s direction, driven by heightened regional tensions and the need to preserve military readiness and infrastructure protection.Unlock the following in-depth r...
Under Emir Meshaal, Kuwait is executing the deepest political-economic reset in its post-independence history, consolidating power, reversing oil decline, opening the 2026 defense budget, and launching an AI strategy. This country hub tracks Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem's modernization drive, Sheikh Fahad Yousef's rising influence, the cabinet reshuffle and Sheikh Jarrah's foreign affairs appointment, foreign supplier competition for air defense contracts after Iranian strikes, KPC's 2026 energy infrastructure protection strategy, the Italian defense cooperation agreement, the Hormuz blockade oil-strategy contingency, and Emir Meshaal's anti-corruption drive.
Critical intelligence for suppliers entering Kuwait's newly opened defense market, energy investors and Gulf political analysts.
Kuwait is evaluating alternative crude export routes with neighboring GCC countries as it seeks to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.Unlock the following note to examine Kuwait's preferred...
Kuwait formally ratified a five-year defense cooperation agreement with Pakistan covering military training, intelligence sharing, and defense technology, as part of its broader effort to diversify de...
Assistant Chief of the General Staff for Supply, Logistics and Catering in the Kuwaiti Armed Forces (KAF) Major General Engineer Salah Saud Al-Azmi visited China on 23/7/2026 for talks focused on expa...
The Kuwaiti government has completed preparations related to state revenues and expenditure planning for the current fiscal year.The recent escalation with Iran and concerns over prolonged disruption ...
The Iranian attacks on Kuwait have exposed differences within the Al Sabah family over how to respond to Iran.Emir Meshaal Al-Ahmad is balancing these positions to preserve unity within the ruling fam...
Kuwait and Turkey are advancing their defense cooperation from broad political coordination toward technical assessments and potential implementation of defense projects.Unlock the note for more detai...
ADNOC CEO Sultan Al-Jaber met with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) CEO Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah in Kuwait on June 28, 2026, as both sides stepped up discussions on joint energy resilience following re...
Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the U.S. and Iran, several GCC states expressed to the U.S. administration their lack of trust in Iran's commitment to cease atta...
In a major diplomatic development, Kuwait and Iran held their first publicly acknowledged contact since the war, as Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al Sabah received a...
Report summary: This Quarterly Report examines the cascading effects of the US-Iran conflict on defense architectures across the Gulf Cooperation Council. With traditional Western suppliers opera...
Kuwait has fast-tracked its counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) procurement following internal threat assessments that identified a growing risk from Iranian and Iran-linked drone activity against ...
Kuwait’s approach to normalization with Israel is being shaped by a wider regional environment marked by uncertainty, shifting Gulf calculations, and the unresolved Palestinian question.The issue rema...
Kuwait is reassessing its export strategy as Gulf maritime risks force a review of alternative routes for crude exports.Unlock the following note to explore Kuwait’s discussions with Saudi Arabia over...
Kuwait is currently going through a highly sensitive and critical political, security, economic, and social phase amid the ongoing regional tensions and the Iranian threatsThis has raised serious conc...
Iran is said to have shot down more than 20 U.S. MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over its territories, during the conflict with the U.S. and Israel.Prior to this, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense ...
Kuwait is preparing for renewed Iranian hostilities, with growing concern over potential disruptions targeting its core oil infrastructure.Unlock the following note to explore Kuwaiti concerns, defens...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) chaired the exceptional GCC consultative summit on 28/4/2026 in Jeddah.Unlock the full note to get an insight into MBS’ assessment of the summit’s outcome,...
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar have voiced grievances to the U.S. Trump administration for not being consulted before a significant U.S. move amid the Iran War, while gaining the impression that the...
The recent phase of Iranian strike activity placed significant pressure on GCC air defense architectures, shifting the operational focus from pure interception performance toward interceptor sustainab...
Kuwait is reassessing its energy policy and investment priorities amid rising market and regional risks.Unlock the following note to explore the shift in spending priorities, project sequencing, and K...
Kuwaiti authorities are preparing for a worst-case security scenario originating from Iraq, with military and internal security alerts reportedly raised to their highest level since Iraq’s invasion of...
Kuwait has entered a more urgent phase of air defense planning following Iranian strikes on targets in Kuwait and across the GCC.Unlock the following note to dive into Kuwait’s accelerated air defense...
The U.S.–Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are forcing Kuwait to reassess production, storage, and export strategies.Unlock the following note to explore Kuwait’s operational priorities...
The U.S. and Israel have been carrying out coordinated strikes against Iran since 28/2/2026, which triggered a broader Iranian retaliation targeting Israel and U.S.-linked assets across the GCC, notab...
Like other GCC states, Kuwait has been directly drawn into defending its sovereignty as the military confrontation between Iran and the US–Israel alliance enters its fifth day in the Arabian Gulf.Unlo...
An Amiri order was issued 4/2/2025 appointing Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al Sabah as Kuwait’s new Minister of Defense, marking his return to the role.The note provides a comprehensive overv...
Kuwaiti Emir Meshaal Al-Sabah has elevated oil and gas sector reform to a strategic national priority amid concerns over production capacity and long-term fiscal stability.Unlock the following note to...
Kuwaiti Emir Meshaal Al-Ahmad’s reform agenda continues to send shocks through the political establishment. Unlock the following note for more insights....
Kuwait is witnessing the ever-growing influence and rising standing of Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al Sabah, particularly amid ongoing reform efforts and shifting alignments within the co...
Kuwait’s national plan positions artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver of growth, and security.Unlock the following in-depth report to explore Kuwait’s AI vision and strategic goals....
Kuwaiti Emir Meshaal Al-Ahmad signed an Amiri decree reshaping the country's cabinet on 1/2/2026.The note provides an overview of the drivers behind Kuwait’s cabinet reshuffle, highlighting the circum...
Kuwaiti Emir Meshaal Al-Ahmad is steadfast in implementing his reform agenda and battling corruption without leniency, stressing that pursuing this track is separated from regional developments or GCC...
Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al Sabah visited Italy on 12/1/2026.During the visit, Sheikh Abdullah and Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto signed a military...
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is preparing its 2026 energy protection strategy amid regional risks and technological shifts that are reshaping infrastructure security planning.This note explores ...