Readout of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw's Meeting with Kuwaiti Defense Leaders

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2026) U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces Commander Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw met with key Kuwaiti political and defense leaders during a trip to Kuwait City, Kuwait, Oct. 18-19.

The meetings included discussions with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al Sabah, crown prince; Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, minister of interior/deputy prime minister; Lt. Gen. Khaled Daraj Saad Al-Shriaan, chief of defense; Maj. Gen. Saif Al-Hamlan, commander of the Kuwaiti Naval Force; and Commodore Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah, director of the Kuwait Coast Guard (KCG).

The discussions reinforced U.S. commitment to regional security while identifying ways to strengthen coordination, align strategic messaging on maritime security issues, and mutually address challenges allies face in the region.

Renshaw acknowledged the robust security cooperation between U.S. and Kuwaiti forces, highlighting the importance of continued coordination to promote security, stability, and freedom of navigation in the region.

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