The Typhoon for the Kuwait Air Force is in progress since 2023. Two squadrons (7sq and 18sq) will be equipped with the Typhoons. Here a Typhoon T on its delivery flight to Kuwait.

Mark van der Vliet

The F/A-18C/Ds are operating in two fighter squadrons (9sq and 25sq). An Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) is designated as 61sq and operates the Hornets from 9sq and 25sq. Also the Strike Fighter Weapons School operates F/A-18s from both squadrons.

Raymond van Dijkhuizen, Jan 2021

Ahmed al Jaber (OKAJ)

RWY 15R/33L, 15L/33R     POS 28°56'05"N 047°47'31"E     ELEV 409 ft

Airbase Squadron Name / motto Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Ahmed al Jaber Airbase

9 Squadron
9sq
F/A-18C
F/A-18D
F/A-18E/F (o/o)


25 Squadron
25sq
Desert Wolfs F/A-18C
F/A-18D
F/A-18E/F (o/o)


61 Squadron (OCU)
61sq
F/A-18C (on loan 9/25 sq)
F/A-18D (on loan 9/25 sq)
F/A-18E/F (o/o)


Strike Fighter Weapon School
SFWS
Shoot F/A-18C (on loan 9/25 sq)
F/A-18D (on loan 9/25 sq)
F/A-18E/F (o/o)
Typhoon (T) (on loan 7/18 sq)

Two squadrons (17sq and 20sq) are operating AH-64D Apaches from Salem al_Sabah AB.

Raymond van Dijkhuizen, Jan 2021

Six H225Ms are operating in the newly established 21sq at Ahmed al Jaber AB. This unit is assigned to the Kuwait National Guard.

Gerrit Griem

Kuwait IAP (OKBK)

RWY 15R/33L, 15L/33R     POS 29°13'37"N 047°58'49"E     ELEV 206 ft

Airbase Squadron Name / motto Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Abdullah Al-Mubarak Airbase (Kuwait Intl)

41 Squadron
41sq
Hercules KC-130J


42 Squadron
42sq
Globemaster III C-17A
The three L-100-30 of SQ 41 are withdrawn from use although one might be made airworthy again.
The military part of Kuwait International Airport is named Abdullah Al-Mubarak Airbase.

Six S-92's are operating in 91sq for VIP duties from Nawaf Al Ahmad Air Base and are marked with 'State of Kuwait' titles.

S. Telliks (AirHistory.net)

Two squadrons (32sq and 62sq) are equipped with H225M in the SAR and Anti Submarine role. Both units operate under control of the Kuwaiti Navy.

Alan Macey

Kuwait/Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base (OKNB)

RWY HEL     POS 28°51'52"N 048°16'22"E     ELEV 30 ft

Airbase Squadron Name / motto Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Nawaf Alahmad Naval Base

91 Special Squadron
91sq
S-92A
The helicopters have "State of Kuwait" titles but are operated by the Air Force.

Elementary and Basic training was carried out by 19sq operating Tucano Mk52s from Ahmed Al Jaber AB. It is not clear wether the Tucanos are still operational.

Raymond van Dijkhuizen, Jan 2021

Advanced training is the responsibility of 12sq flying BAe Hawk Mk64s from Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

Raymond van Dijkhuizen, Jan 2021

Salem Al-Sabah AB (OKAS)

RWY 12L/30R, 12R/30L     POS 29°20'48"N 047°31'15"E     ELEV 472 ft

Airbase Squadron Name / motto Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Ali as Salem Airbase

7 Squadron
7sq
Typhoon
Typhoon T


17 Squadron
17sq
Night Wolf AH-64D


18 Squadron
18sq
Typhoon
Typhoon T


19 Squadron
19sq
Tucano Mk52 (wfu?)


20 Squadron
20sq
The Dark Knight AH-64D


21 Squadron
21sq
Shaheen H225M (on behalf of Kuwait National Guard)


32 SAR Squadron
32sq
Knights of the Sky H225M (on behalf of Kuwaiti Navy)


62 SAR/ASB Squadron
62sq
Caracal H225M


12 Squadron
12sq
Flying School Hawk Mk64
7 Sqn and 18 Sqn will be equipped with Typhoons. The Typhoons will be pooled between both units.

Three KC-130J are operating in a three tone grey/blue colour scheme within 41sq from Kuwait International Airport.

Raymond van Dijkhuizen, Jan 2021

Two mighty C-17 Globemaster IIIs are operating in 42sq aside the KC-130J Hercules' from Kuwait International Airport.

Raymond van Dijkhuizen, Jan 2021

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