Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
| Sheikh Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah | |
|---|---|
| His Excellency | |
| 1st Minister of Defense | |
| In office | 1962 – 30 November 1964 |
| Successor |
2nd Minister of Defense Saad Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah (1964-1978) |
| Monarch | Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah |
| Issue |
Sheikh Bader Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah |
| House | House of Sabah |
| Father | Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Born |
1909 Kuwait |
| Died | 1975 |
Sheikh Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (b.1909-d.1975) (Arabic: الشيخ محمد الأحمد الجابر الصباح ) was the second son of Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He was the first minister of defense to carry the defense briefcase prior to the formation of the ministry itself and was assigned the responsibility during the formation of the first council of ministers in 1962. He was reassigned to the post following the first elections of the National Assembly of Kuwait and remained in the post until November 30, 1964.
Major accomplishments
- Contributed to the development of the Kuwait Air Force; the Hawker Hunter was introduced during his tenure.
- Contributed to the development and armament of the Kuwait Army.
- Relocation of the airport from its original site in Al-Naqr to Al-Nuzha; known today as Kuwait International Airport.
See also
- List of emirs of Kuwait
- House of Sabah
- Military of Kuwait
- Kuwait Naval Base
- Chief of the General Staff (Kuwait)