Gulf countries establish new joint military headquarters in Kuwait

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved the establishment of an advanced forward headquarters for its Unified Military Command in Kuwait. The decision comes amid heightened security concerns and repeated missile and drone attacks targeting Gulf states and infrastructure. According to the GCC, placing a forward command post in Kuwait aims to provide a more permanent and immediate deterrent presence.

The GCC’s Unified Military Command was originally established in 2013, with its main headquarters opening in Riyadh of Saudi Arabia in 2021