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A separately organized National Guard maintains internal security. The police constitute a single national force under the purview of civilian authorities of the Ministry of Interior.
A separately organized National Guard maintains internal security. The police constitute a single national force under the purview of civilian authorities of the Ministry of Interior.
Kuwait hosts the largest number of US bases in the region.
===Ali Al Salem Air Base===
===Ali Al Salem Air Base===
Ali Al Salem Air Base was struck by [[Iranian]] [[ballistic missile]]s and [[drone]]s on February 28, 2026 after the assassination Supreme Leader [[Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]]. Satellite imagery showed damage to buildings and structures. Kuwait confirmed interceptions and hits; part of multiple strikes across Kuwaiti sites hosting US troops.
Ali Al Salem Air Base was used for transport, cargo, and expeditionary operations (often called “The Rock”). Ali Al Salem Air Base was struck by [[Iranian]] [[ballistic missile]]s and [[drone]]s on February 28, 2026 after the assassination Supreme Leader [[Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]]. Satellite imagery showed damage to buildings and structures. Kuwait confirmed interceptions and hits; part of multiple strikes across Kuwaiti sites hosting US troops.
===Camp Arifjan===
===Camp Arifjan===
Camp Arifjan was attacked with drones/missiles, resulting in [[US]] casualties (at least three service members killed and several wounded in one incident). Low-resolution imagery indicated damage.
Camp Arifjan was the forward headquarters of US Army Central (ARCENT) and a major logistics and sustainment hub. Camp Arifjan was attacked with drones/missiles in retaliation for [[Operation Epic Fury]], resulting in [[US]] casualties (at least three service members killed and several wounded in one incident). Low-resolution imagery indicated damage.
===Camp Buehring===
===Camp Buehring===
Camp Buehring reported hits/damage from projectiles, per satellite analysis and US reports.
Camp Buehring (formerly Camp Udairi) was the staging post for [[US Army]] units deploying to [[Iraq]], [[Syria]], and other areas. Camp Buehring reported hits/damage from projectiles, per satellite analysis and US reports furing Operation Epic Fury.
===Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base===
Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base was a Joint Kuwaiti-US air base supporting air operations.
===Camp Patriot===
Camp Patriot was shared with Kuwait Naval Base. There were other smaller facilities as well.
==Economy==
==Economy==