Kuwaiti offcials attend conclusion of "Raiyat Watan" exercise

KUWAIT, Feb 11 (KUNA) -- The Chief of the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Shuraian, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Abdulwahab Al-Waheeb, and Undersecretary of the Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Lieutenant General Hamad Al-Barjas attended on Wednesday the conclusion of the joint exercise "Raiyat Watan." It was held with the participation of the Kuwaiti Army, Ministry of Interior, and the National Guard.
The Ministry of Defense said in a press statement that the exercise aims to enhance joint operational capabilities and raise readiness levels among military and security institutions. It focused on strengthening command and control concepts, improving coordination and integration, and ensuring effective decision-making through realistic scenarios simulating operational challenges.
The ministry added that the exercise included several field and command drills using live ammunition, emphasizing unified command procedures, faster information exchange, and enhanced coordination among participating units.
During the closing ceremony, senior officials reviewed the implementation stages, overall evaluation results, and performance levels demonstrated by participating forces, reflecting the effectiveness of joint security operations.
Exercise Director Brigadier General Barak Al-Farhan delivered a comprehensive briefing on the exercise phases, objectives, command mechanisms, key lessons learned, and evaluation outcomes.
Lieutenant General Al-Shuraian affirmed that such joint exercises help unify operational concepts and procedures, strengthen integration among military and security bodies, and enhance harmony between participating agencies. (end) hmd.dss