Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah inaugurated a fleet of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) at the General Directorate of the Coast Guard, marking a significant advancement in Kuwait's maritime security capabilities.

The inauguration was attended by senior officials, including Major General Ali Mesfer Al-Adwani and Major General Mujbil Fahd bin Shawq. Commodore Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah detailed that the vessels can operate autonomously for several days, contributing to surveillance and national security missions.

• Maritime surveillance and continuous monitoring
• Interception of suspicious vessels
• Search and rescue support
• Environmental pollution tracking
• Protection of marine resources
• Enforcement of maritime security

Sheikh Fahad inspected a new maritime monitoring system that integrates radars, sensors, cameras, and USVs under an AI-powered command platform, enhancing real-time security across Kuwait’s waters.

He also visited the operations and control centers, reviewing electronic networks and monitoring mechanisms. The Coast Guard was praised for its advanced implementation of these technologies.

The launch of the USVs reflects the Ministry of Interior's commitment to technological advancement, operational readiness, and the protection of Kuwait’s coastal and marine interests.