Kuwait National Guard Intercepts Drone Aircraft and UAV at Secured Responsibility Sites

2026-03-17 - 03:56

The Kuwait National Guard announced that its duty force successfully downed a drone aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) within areas under its security responsibility. The official spokesperson for the National Guard, Brigadier General Dr. Jadaan Fadel Jadaan, said Tuesday early Morning, the drone and UAV were intercepted and brought down at sites secured by the duty force. In a press statement, Brigadier General Jadaan affirmed that members of the National Guard remain on constant alert and maintain the highest levels of readiness to respond to the call of the homeland. He emphasized that protecting and defending Kuwait remains the Guard’s top priority, noting that personnel stand ready to make sacrifices to ensure the nation’s security and stability. He added that the achievements and ongoing efforts of National Guard personnel are the result of collective work and a strong team spirit, where roles are integrated and efforts unified without attributing success to any single individual. Brigadier General Jadaan further stressed that all members of the force operate with one spirit and a deeply rooted military doctrine built on cooperation, solidarity, and loyalty to the homeland. He concluded by praying for the continued protection of Kuwait and its people, asking that the nation remain blessed with security, safety, and stability under its wise leadership.