First Batch of Light Ammunition Produced at Nayef Factory
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The Minister of Defense participates in launching the production of the first batch of light ammunition at the Nayef factory, emphasizing the importance of localizing military industries.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Minister of Defense, while presiding over and attending yesterday’s ceremony hosted by the Supply and Logistics Authority to mark the launch of the first batch of light ammunition production at the “Naif” factory, stressed the importance of investing in national competencies and expertise, which in turn contributes to bolstering the defense readiness system and opening broader horizons toward achieving sustainable development for the country’s military industries.
For his part, Brigadier General Engineer Salah Al-Azmi, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Supply and Logistics Authority, stated in his address 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.
Attending the inauguration ceremony were Major General Khalid Al-Sharayan, Chief of Staff of the Army; Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Mushal, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense; Brigadier General Hamad Al-Burjess, Undersecretary of the National Guard; Brigadier General Hamad Al-Munifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Security Affairs at the Ministry of Interior; Acting Chief of the Fire Force, Colonel Mohammed Al-Qahtani; and a number of senior commanding officers in the Army.
