Chief of Staff reviews latest armament technologies at Saudi Defense Exhibition

As part of Kuwait’s commitment to developing its military capabilities and keeping pace with the latest defense innovations at both the regional and international levels, Chief of the General Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Sharhan, accompanied by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Mishaal Al-Sabah, visited the third edition of the Global Defense Exhibition 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The event is one of the most prominent regional and international platforms specializing in arms and defense systems.

A statement from the Army on Monday noted that Al-Sharhan reviewed the latest defense innovations and modern military technologies in the fields of armaments, land, sea, and air systems, as well as cybersecurity technologies and ways to enhance combat capabilities and military readiness.

On the sidelines of the exhibition, the Chief of the General Staff held a series of bilateral meetings with several senior military leaders, including Saudi Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Fayez Al-Ruwaili, Omani Sultan’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Abdullah Al-Raisi, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Michael Domino, and the UK’s First Defense Advisor for the Middle East, Rear Admiral Edward Almgren, in the context of strengthening military cooperation and exchanging views on issues of mutual interest.

Several senior Army officers accompanied the Chief of the General Staff on the visit.