Today, the Official Gazette "Kuwait Today" published Decree Law No. (60) of 2026 approving the Agreement between the Government of the State of Kuwait and the Government of the Italian Republic on Cooperation in the Field of Defense, signed in Rome, Italy, on January 13, 2026.

The Decree stipulates that the Ministers, each within their respective jurisdiction, shall implement its provisions, and that it shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

According to the explanatory memorandum, the Agreement aims to enhance defense cooperation between the two countries through the exchange of expertise and knowledge in the military field, the provision of military and educational courses and programs, and the exchange of expertise in the areas of military training and information technology, in a manner that serves the common interests of both parties.

The Agreement regulates the principles and forms of military cooperation, including the exchange of official visits between civilian and military delegations, and the holding of consultations between the two sides to complete the frameworks of cooperation and explore new areas for it.

The Agreement also defines the mechanisms for the exchange of certain military equipment, materials, and military training materials, and regulates the reciprocal procurement of materials of interest to the armed forces of both countries, whether through direct transactions or through licensed companies.

The agreement includes provisions for the protection of exchanged confidential information, intellectual property rights and personal data, in addition to regulating financial aspects, compensation for damages and mechanisms for settling disputes arising from the interpretation or implementation of the agreement through diplomatic channels, consultations and negotiations.