Army Leader's Visit to Coast Guard Supports Inter-Agency Collaboration, Bolsters National Defense Strategy
Kuwait Strengthens Maritime Security Through Joint Military-Security Cooperation
Recent developments in joint military-security cooperation between the Kuwaiti Army and the Ministry of Interior's Coast Guard Department are aimed at enhancing national defense and maritime security.
On July 29, 2025, Major General Pilot Sabah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army, visited the Coast Guard at the Sabah Al-Ahmad Naval Base. The visit focused on maintaining maritime border security and bolstering joint cooperation [1].
During the visit, discussions emphasized the strategic importance of continued collaboration, joint training exercises, and technological integration. Critical areas such as the unmanned naval fleet, coastal surveillance systems, and integrated radar networks were covered [1].
The Coast Guard's briefing included information about their initiatives to build national expertise by training and qualifying Kuwaiti personnel in the Maritime Operations Department [1]. This initiative is in line with Kuwait's goal of increasing national capabilities in defense and homeland security.
The visit concluded with a ceremonial tribute honoring Major General Sabah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Brigadier General Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, Director General of the Coast Guard [1]. The ceremonial tribute reflects the high degree of coordination and mutual respect between Kuwait's military and internal security leadership.
The strategies are aimed at addressing evolving regional and global maritime security challenges. Kuwait’s Coast Guard has incorporated innovative capabilities by launching NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) in collaboration with Ocean Infinity, enhancing maritime patrol, surveillance, and intelligence gathering over Kuwait’s territorial waters [3][4].
Moreover, Kuwait’s Coast Guard recently engaged in joint exercises with the US Navy to improve field readiness, tactical coordination, and the development of naval and air operational capabilities, signifying active international cooperation linked to internal military-security coordination [5].
In summary, recent cooperation developments involve leadership-level coordination visits, joint operational planning, advanced technological integration with unmanned systems, personnel training programs, and joint drills with international partners, all aimed at enhancing Kuwait’s national maritime defense and security capabilities. The visit underscores Kuwait's commitment to fostering unified defense strategies.
[1] Al-Rai Newspaper, Kuwait. (2025, July 30). Major General Sabah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visits the Coast Guard. Retrieved from https://alraimedia.com/ArticleDetails/1621156
[2] Kuwait Times. (2025, August 1). Enhanced military-security cooperation for maritime security. Retrieved from https://www.kuwaittimes.net/2025/08/01/enhanced-military-security-cooperation-for-maritime-security/
[3] Ocean Infinity. (2025, June 15). Kuwait Coast Guard deploys Needlefish USVs. Retrieved from https://www.oceaninfinity.com/news/kuwait-coast-guard-deploys-needlefish-usvs/
[4] Gulf Business. (2025, July 2). Kuwait Coast Guard deploys autonomous vessels for maritime surveillance. Retrieved from https://gulfbusiness.com/kuwait-coast-guard-deploys-autonomous-vessels-for-maritime-surveillance/
[5] U.S. Navy. (2025, May 15). Kuwait Navy, U.S. Navy conduct joint exercise. Retrieved from https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=132405
- The joint military-security cooperation between Kuwait and its internal security forces, as demonstrated by Major General Sabah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's visit to the Coast Guard, is not only limited to maritime border security but also extends to general politics, as evidenced by discussions on strategic collaboration, joint training exercises, and technological integration.
- In the realm of general-news, the enhanced military-security cooperation between Kuwait and its international partners, such as the US Navy, is a testament to the country's commitment to addressing evolving regional and global maritime security challenges, and its pursuit of unified defense strategies, as made clear in the joint exercises and strategic collaborations aimed at improving field readiness, tactical coordination, and the development of naval and air operational capabilities.
