Kuwait air defense assessment: performance, gaps, and reinforcement priorities

11 March 2026

IntelligenceNote

Summary

The U.S. and Israel have been carrying out coordinated strikes against Iran since 28/2/2026, which

triggered a broader Iranian retaliation targeting Israel and U.S.-linked assets across the GCC, notably in the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.

In response, Kuwait placed its air defense systems on active alert to intercept incoming Iranian projectiles.

Unlock the full note for a deeper look at Kuwait’s assessment of its air-defense performance, remaining gaps, and reinforcement priorities.