
The Kuwaiti army and French forces have launched drills code-named “Pearl of the West 2018” using live fire, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense announced Monday.
The Kuwaiti military regularly conducts the joint war games with French forces to improve combat readiness, it said.
Troops will fire live ammunition during the maneuvers held at Al-Udaira’ shooting range, northwest of Kuwait city, the statement said.
The joint drills will last until November 30, the Ministry added.