The acquisition of 30 used F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait is expected to be finalised this year once all the documentation between the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) and the US is settled soon, said Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari.

"So far, the procurement of the 30 aircraft is in the final stages of discussion following KAF's green light after both parties agreed in principle with our intention to obtain the aircraft immediately,” he added...