GCC proposes joint naval force

Idea of multi-national, regional navy gathering support.

GCC proposes joint naval force

Manama: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are looking into establishing a joint naval force capable of defending the security of the region, a Kuwaiti official has said.

Major General Ahmad Al Mulla, adviser at the Ministry of Defence, said the new strategy is aimed at formulating a marine corps carrying on the responsibility of protecting Gulf waters from threats, a concept similar to the GCC Peninsula Shield Force but for marine security purposes.

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Source: zawya.com