Kuwait’s $2.45 Billion Leap: Towards GCC with UAE Naval Deal
Gulf defense ties deepen.
On 4 June, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence signed a $2.45 billion defence contract with EDGE Group, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based technology conglomerate, for the procurement of FALAJ-3 62-metre missile boats. The sale, the largest of its kind in the region, marks a significant milestone in intra-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) relations, strengthening defence cooperation and regional integration. The deal reflects the strategic intent behind Kuwait’s recent defence and procurement reforms, aimed at modernising its military capabilities and deepening ties with regional partners.
Pushing Towards GCC
Emirati-Kuwaiti relations, deeply rooted in shared history, cultural affinity, and mutual economic interests, were solidified by the UAE’s resolute support during the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
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