Kuwait city: The seventh batch of two Eurofighter Typhoons has joined the Kuwaiti fleet of supersonic multirole jet fighters at the Salem Al-Sabah Air Base. This acquisition marks a significant step in enhancing the defense capabilities of the Kuwaiti Army and improving the preparedness of the Air Force.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the acquisition of these two twin-engine aircraft is a strategic move by the Kuwaiti Army. The General Staff of the Kuwait Army released a statement emphasizing the importance of these additions to the Air Force's operational capabilities.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Salem Al-Sabah Air Base, who also serves as the head of the joint steering committee for the Kuwaiti fleet of European multinational aircraft. Senior officers of the Air Force were also present at the event.
Kuwait initially received the first batch of Eurofighter Typhoons in December 2021. These aircraft are part of a consortium project involving Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo. The Eurofighter Typhoon was designed as an air-superiority fighter under the Future European Fighter Aircraft program, a joint initiative by the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.