Defense Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) inaugurated an advanced headquarters for the Unified Military Command in Kuwait, with appropriate forces allocated to it. The move came as part of the decisions adopted during the 23rd session of the Joint Defense Council, held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in the Bahraini capital, Manama, under the chairmanship of Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al-Nuaimi, Bahrain’s Minister of Defense Affairs and current session chair, with the participation of the defense ministers of GCC member states.
Following the meeting, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said that convening the session reflects the Gulf states’ shared commitment to continuing coordination, cooperation, and integration, thereby strengthening their military and defense capabilities to confront various challenges and threats and preserve their security and stability.
For his part, the GCC Secretary-General explained that joint military action receives the attention, patronage, and support of the leaders of the Council’s member states, stemming from the ties that unite them and their recognition of the importance of the armed forces in protecting their security and stability, safeguarding their territorial integrity and independence, and developing their capabilities in line with the expectations placed upon them.
He pointed to the rapid developments taking place in the region and what he described as “Iranian acts of aggression,” praising the level of military cooperation and coordination among GCC states in addressing these developments and their repercussions. He said this reflects Gulf unity and the integration of efforts in carrying out joint missions.
He stressed that this cooperation embodies the principle that the security of Gulf states is a shared responsibility, and that unifying their military efforts strengthens their ability to protect their territories and resources and safeguard the security of their citizens and residents.
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Author: Counselor Faisal Al-Mutairi.
Publication Date: November 10, 2026.
Updated: November 2026.
