Kuwait-Caracal Issue: A visit from an Airbus delegation

27 September 2023

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Summary

A delegation of Airbus Helicopters headed by CEO Bruno Even is said to have visited Kuwait earlier

this month (14/9/2023) and met with Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al Sabah.

The visit was focused on discussing the Caracal issue.

Tactical Report highlights this meeting, including:

What Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad underlined about the effects of the violations
Even’s reply
A subsequent French “legal” visit to Kuwait

The report also highlights an update on the related training and maintenance contracts.

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