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Ukraine and Kuwait have brought into force a bilateral defense cooperation agreement after Kuwait completed the legal procedures required for its implementation, opening the way for joint defense projects, military-technical cooperation, and collaboration between the two countries' defense industries.
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According to Kuwait Today, as cited by Al-Anba, Kuwait’s parliament approved Law No. 66 of 2026, ratifying the intergovernmental agreement with Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed on June 28 that the agreement has officially entered into force following Kuwait’s completion of its domestic legal procedures.
I welcome the decision of the State of Kuwait to finalize the domestic legal procedures required for the entry into force of the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the State of Kuwait on Cooperation in the Military Field and Other Fields.
— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) June 28, 2026
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The agreement establishes a legal framework for cooperation between Ukraine and Kuwait across a broad range of defense-related areas.
According to Al-Anba, citing the official gazette Kuwait Today, it covers exchanges of military leadership and delegations, defense-industrial cooperation, logistics, scientific and technological research, military education and training, and the exchange of defense-related information.
A separate section focuses on military-technical cooperation, allowing the two countries to procure and supply military equipment, modernize existing systems, provide maintenance and technical support, pursue licensed weapons production, and conduct joint research and development projects.
The agreement also includes provisions governing the protection of classified information and intellectual property rights.
Ukraine’s and Kuwait’s defense ministries have been designated as the implementing authorities. The agreement is valid for five years and will automatically renew unless either side notifies the other at least 90 days before its expiration.
Commenting on the agreement’s entry into force, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said it “marks a new stage in the Ukrainian-Kuwaiti partnership in the military-technical, defense, and security spheres.”
“This step creates opportunities for implementing joint projects, exchanging experience and modern technologies, as well as deepening the strategic dialogue between our countries,” Sybiha wrote on X.
He added that Ukraine’s experience in countering Russian aggression had provided it with “unique experience in protecting the state from modern security threats,” describing the agreement as part of Ukraine’s broader strategy of expanding security cooperation with Gulf states.
Sybiha also linked the timing of the agreement to regional security developments. “The agreement between Ukraine and Kuwait is a timely response to the ongoing Iranian aerial attacks against Kuwait and other Gulf states, the latest of which took place last night,” he wrote.
The agreement follows growing interest from Gulf countries in Ukrainian defense technologies. In March 2026, Ukrainian drone manufacturer TAF Industries said the United Arab Emirates had requested 5,000 interceptor drones, Qatar sought 2,000 units, and Kuwait had also expressed interest in acquiring the systems.
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