Defense ministry denies reports on inefficiency of naval arms

KUWAIT, Aug 28 (KUNA) -- Defense Ministry's Directorate of Moral Guidance and Public Relations late Thursday dismissed as untrue reports circulated on social media networks on inefficiency of Kuwait Naval Force's missiles and boats, as well as the ministry's desire to auction its boats .
The Directorate affirmed, a press statement, the ministry's keenness in acquiring modern, advanced, high-efficient naval equipment, noting that that naval force continuously conducts a set of exercises and drills.
The force also executes several live ammunition shootings to assure readiness and efficiency of its naval equipment and weapons, the ministry said.
It called media sources to pursue accuracy and not to post any news related to the Kuwaiti army, reiterating the Directorate's welcome to answer any question by the media. (end) hmd.abd.ma