Defense Minister: Developing National Military Industries and Enhancing Production Capabilities

Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali praised the efforts made to complete strategic military projects, emphasizing the importance of continuing to develop all national military industries and enhancing their production capacities in accordance with the highest quality and safety standards.

The minister’s remarks came during his patronage and attendance at a ceremony hosted by the Supply and Logistics Authority to mark the launch of the first batch of light ammunition production at the Naif factory. During the event, he stressed the importance of investing in national competencies and expertise, which in turn supports the defense readiness system and opens broader horizons toward achieving sustainable development for the country’s military industries.

For his part, Brigadier General Eng. Salah Saud Al-Azmi, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Supply and Logistics Authority, stated in his speech that the Naif Light Ammunition Factory is the first of its kind in the State of Kuwait, and is among the most important strategic projects aimed at localizing defensive military industries and building a national industrial base capable of meeting military and security needs, thereby enhancing self-sufficiency and supporting all capabilities in this field.

The launch ceremony was attended by Army Chief of Staff Major General Khaled Al-Sharhan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Mushaal, Undersecretary of the National Guard Major General Hamad Al-Burjess, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Security Affairs at the Ministry of Interior Brigadier General Hamad Al-Munifi, Acting Chief of the Fire Force Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Qahtani, and several senior commanding officers of the Army.