U.S. military participates in Kuwait Aviation Show

Photo By Capt. Brittany Curry | A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II performs a flyover during the 2020 Kuwait Aviation Show at the Kuwait International Airport, Farwaniya, Kuwait, Jan. 16, 2020. This marks the first year that Kuwait has hosted U.S. military aircraft for aerial demonstrations. In addition to the F-35A, other participating U.S. aircraft included the U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, and the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey. The KAS is one of the most significant aviation and air industry events in the Gulf/Middle East region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Brittany Curry)  

FARWANIYA, KUWAIT

01.17.2020

Story by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes 

386th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. military aircraft, including a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, and a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey performed flyovers at the Kuwait Aviation Show at the Kuwait International Airport, Farwaniya, Kuwait, Jan. 15-18, 2020. The airshow is considered one of the most significant aviation and air industry events in the Middle East region and offers an opportunity to promote U.S. national security objectives and demonstrate U.S. commitment to regional stability. This is the first year the U.S. military has supported this event. U.S. military participation in the KAS helps demonstrate how equipment can be employed, which helps allied and partner nations evaluate whether U.S. assets are a cost-effective way of meeting their security needs.

• Date Taken: 01.17.2020
• Date Posted: 01.22.2020 12:20
• Story ID: 359871
• Location: FARWANIYA, KW