Kuwait Army Deputy Chief of Staff (CoS) Air Vice Marshal Sabah Jaber Al Sabah was tasked to oversee defense procurement files, during the interim in which the CoS position was vacant.
However, Lieutenant General (Lt.-Gen.) Khaled Al-Shariaan was appointed as CoS in September 2025.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- Air Vice Marshal Al Sabah’s role following the appointment of Lt.-Gen. Al-Shariaan as CoS
- Air Vice Marshal Al Sabah defense priorities at this stage
- The relationship between Lt.-Gen. Al-Shariaan and Air Vice Marshal Al Sabah and its reflection on defense deals
