Kuwait military receives 3rd batch of Eurofighter Typhoon jets

Kuwait, The Gulf Observer: Kuwait’s military said it received two more Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 jets, making it the third batch out of a total of 28 aircrafts the country has ordered, Kuwait News Agency reported.

The Eurofighter Typhoon jets, one of the latest multi-role fighters, characterized by electronic warfare and high-speed response capabilities, aim to enhance the combat readiness of the Kuwait Air Force, the air force said in a statement.

The jets that Kuwait has received so far have achieved 100 flying hours, the statement added.

A ceremony was held at the Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah Air Base to mark the aircraft’s landing, according to Kuwait News Agency.