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[The SC]

Saudi-French agreement to manufacture solar-powered drones:

• Production will begin three months after the opening of the factory in Saudi Arabia in early 2025.
• Planes can fly up to 12 hours continuously.
• Equipped for reconnaissance, surveillance, and air operations in multiple fields.
• The agreement includes the complete transfer of technology to Saudi Arabia within 3 years, so that manufacturing, maintenance and training will be in Saudi hands.
• Qiddiya Company will have the exclusive right to sell within the Kingdom and to neighboring countries in the Arabian Gulf, as well as to the Middle East and North Africa region.



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Qiddiya Aviation signed an agreement with the French company XSun to establish a factory in Riyadh next year, which will produce solar-powered drones.

The agreement was signed at the Saudi French Investment Forum and production will begin three months after the opening of the factory and the technology will be completely transferred to the factory after 3 years, so that manufacturing, maintenance and training will be in Saudi hands

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[Sami_1]

KF-21 is still a 4++ generation , the same as the Rafale.. they are planning a 5th generation..but still far away..a better option will be the Chinese J-20 which is a full 5th generation fighter..that is..if China agrees to sell it with ToT..

The aircraft program extends to several versions and in the long term it is also a sixth generation fighter. This article explains.

South Korea Develops Three Distinct Variants of KF-21 “Boramae” Fighter Jet​

South Korea will develop three distinct variants of the 4.5-generation KF-21 "Boramae" fighter jet, each tailored for specific missions and operations with the KF-21B variant will be dedicated to Electronic Warfare, the KF-21EX will serve as a Fifth-Generation Fighter, and the KF-21SA is designed for the Export Market.​

KF-21 "Boramae"

( DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — South Korea will develop three distinct variants of the 4.5-generation KF-21 “Boramae” fighter jet, each tailored for specific missions and operations with the KF-21B variant will be dedicated to Electronic Warfare, the KF-21EX will serve as a Fifth-Generation Fighter, and the KF-21SA is designed for the Export Market.​

One of these variants, the KF-21B, will be dedicated to electronic warfare missions. The Electronic Warfare Office (EWO) will be situated behind the pilot in this two-seat aircraft.​

The KF-21B electronic warfare aircraft will be equipped with two Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and three Electronic Attack (EA) systems, enabling it to effectively carry out its missions.​

It will accompany allied aircraft on missions, primarily focusing on disrupting enemy ground defense systems using jamming technology, similar to the EA-18G Growler operated by the U.S. Navy.​

Additionally, the KF-21B may also feature anti-radiation missiles like the AARGM-ER for SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defences) operations.​

KF-21 “Boramae”

Another variant, the KF-21EX, is being developed specifically to qualify as a fifth-generation fighter, featuring an Internal Weapon Bay (IWB) to reduce its Radar Cross Section (RCS), making it stealthier and harder for enemy radars to detect.​

This variant will be capable of carrying long-range air-to-air “Meteor” missiles or small-sized air-to-ground missiles internally, enhancing its stealth capabilities.​

Furthermore, the KF-21 “Boramae” is also being positioned to play a crucial role in the Next Air Combat System (NACS), integrating unmanned aircraft capabilities and satellite data links.​

This development aims to elevate the KF-21 into a 5.5-generation fighter, closely approaching the envisioned sixth-generation aircraft sought by various nations, including those in Europe and the United States.​

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) is reportedly looking to increase the size of the KF-21 fighter, similar to the evolution from the F/A-18 Hornet to the Super Hornet and the F-15 Eagle to the F-15 Strike Eagle.​

This modification aims to enlarge the fighter by “several tens of percent.”​

The third variant, KF-21SA, is specifically being developed for export customers who will be able to customize their jets with chosen weaponry and electronic systems.​

South Korea is expected to begin mass production of the KF-21 this year, with an initial batch of 40 aircraft for the ROKAF​

Launched in 2015, the KF-21 development program is estimated to cost around $6.59 billion.​

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) plans to deliver 40 KF-21 Block 1 aircraft, designed for air-to-air missions, by 2026, followed by 80 KF-21 Block 2 aircraft for air-to-ground missions in the subsequent phase.​

KAI is set to invest approximately $178 million (RM800 million) to commence the construction of the 40 KF-21 “Boramae” aircraft.​

The South Korean aerospace giant also aims to start exporting the KF-21 “Boramae” fighter jets to interested customers after fulfilling the requirements of the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).​

The KF-21 aircraft launches the air-to-air missile IRIS-T.

“The mass production of the first KF-21 Boramae aircraft is expected to fill the void left by the phasing out of aging fighter jets in the South Korean Air Force,” stated the country’s defense minister in a December announcement.​

According to KAI, the engineering and construction phase of the KF-21 fighter aircraft is scheduled to be completed by 2026.​

The Korea Times reports that the first KF-21 “Boramae” fighter is expected to be operational with ROKAF by mid-2026.​

ROKAF plans to operate up to 120 KF-21 “Boramae” fighters by 2032, replacing its aging F-4 “Phantom” and F-5 fighters still in service. — DSA​

https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/...inct-variants-of-kf-21-boramae-fighter-jet-2/

 

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Stockholm Institute SIPRI: Saudi Arabia requested 1,000 Korean KM-SAM air defense missiles

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Recipient​	Supplier​	Designation​	Description​	Weapon Category​	Order Year​	Number Ordered​
Saudi Arabia​	South Korea​	K-239 Chunmoo​	self-propelled MRL​	Artillery​	2022​	؟؟​
Saudi Arabia​	South Korea​	Cheongung​	SAM system​	Air defence systems​	2022​	10​
Saudi Arabia​	South Korea​	Cheongung MI​	SAM​	Missiles​	2022​	1000​

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[The SC]

Fincantieri has announced its Saudi branch, Fincantieri Arabia
To build ships, marine equipment and systems, local partners will be identified



The Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri intends to expand its cooperation with #Saudi Arabia through new shipbuilding operations, through its new unit, “Fincantieri Arabia,” according to a company statement on the sidelines of an industrial conference today in #Riyadh.

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Italian "Fincantieri" plans to transfer shipbuilding technology to Saudi Arabia

Pierberto Folgero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding groups in the world, announced the establishment of Fincantieri Arabia in Saudi Arabia, with the aim of expanding cooperation with the Kingdom in this field.

Folgero indicated in an interview with Al-Sharq on the sidelines of the Fincantieri industrial conference in Riyadh that the company believes that the world, after a period of high inflation, will emerge from this crisis and create very strong blocs, and “we are convinced that this region will be, At the geopolitical level, it is very important in terms of its defense capabilities, and it has a defense industrial base. This is what we do, this is our business model.”

The opening of the company comes in conjunction with the Kingdom’s move towards increasing the rate of Saudization to more than 50% of government spending on military equipment and services by the year 2030, in accordance with the National Strategy for Industry launched by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in October 2022.

Within the framework of this strategy, the contribution of defense and military industries to the domestic product is supposed to reach 95 billion riyals in 2030, which represents about 41% of the volume of the Kingdom’s military spending during 2022.

The company will work to “transfer the technological expertise” of shipbuilding to the sectors of cruise, defense and maritime operations, according to Folghero, who pointed out that it is time “for us to change direction, and be in line with the areas that are important to the Kingdom, and how Italy and Fincattieri can provide support in these areas.” ".

In the same context, the company indicated in a statement its commitment to enhancing shipbuilding operations in the Kingdom and supporting Vision 2030, adding that the company “will work to enhance the group’s integrated capabilities in the field of shipbuilding, manufacturing marine equipment and systems, and providing maritime logistical support services, including training and simulation.” In addition to coordinating relations with stakeholders in the Kingdom, and identifying appropriate partners at the local level.”










https://asharqbusiness.com/industries/46404/فينكانتيري-الإيطالية-تخطط-لنقل-تكنولوجيا-بناء-السفن-إلى-السعودية/

 

[_Arabia_]

Fincantieri has announced its Saudi branch, Fincantieri Arabia
To build ships, marine equipment and systems, local partners will be identified

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The Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri intends to expand its cooperation with #Saudi Arabia through new shipbuilding operations, through its new unit, “Fincantieri Arabia,” according to a company statement on the sidelines of an industrial conference today in #Riyadh.

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Italian "Fincantieri" plans to transfer shipbuilding technology to Saudi Arabia

Pierberto Folgero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding groups in the world, announced the establishment of Fincantieri Arabia in Saudi Arabia, with the aim of expanding cooperation with the Kingdom in this field.

Folgero indicated in an interview with Al-Sharq on the sidelines of the Fincantieri industrial conference in Riyadh that the company believes that the world, after a period of high inflation, will emerge from this crisis and create very strong blocs, and “we are convinced that this region will be, At the geopolitical level, it is very important in terms of its defense capabilities, and it has a defense industrial base. This is what we do, this is our business model.”

The opening of the company comes in conjunction with the Kingdom’s move towards increasing the rate of Saudization to more than 50% of government spending on military equipment and services by the year 2030, in accordance with the National Strategy for Industry launched by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in October 2022.

Within the framework of this strategy, the contribution of defense and military industries to the domestic product is supposed to reach 95 billion riyals in 2030, which represents about 41% of the volume of the Kingdom’s military spending during 2022.

The company will work to “transfer the technological expertise” of shipbuilding to the sectors of cruise, defense and maritime operations, according to Folghero, who pointed out that it is time “for us to change direction, and be in line with the areas that are important to the Kingdom, and how Italy and Fincattieri can provide support in these areas.” ".

In the same context, the company indicated in a statement its commitment to enhancing shipbuilding operations in the Kingdom and supporting Vision 2030, adding that the company “will work to enhance the group’s integrated capabilities in the field of shipbuilding, manufacturing marine equipment and systems, and providing maritime logistical support services, including training and simulation.” In addition to coordinating relations with stakeholders in the Kingdom, and identifying appropriate partners at the local level.”

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Great news and a equally great addition considering the close cooperation with Navantia and others.

 

[Oublious]

LoL

KSA begged be a partner to GCAP and FCAS, they throw bone and let them wait. Played with them and now they are coming to the Turks, if you ask me the first offer when they did gived them should not inked. treat them like Western world do, milk them out. Give them a little bit share and let them pay 5 times more then partner countries. Max they can be customer not a partner .

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LoL

KSA begged be a partner to GCAP and FCAS, they throw bone and let them wait. Played with them and now they are coming to the Turks, if you ask me the first offer when they did gived them should not inked. treat them like Western world do, milk them out. Give them a little bit share and let them pay 5 times more then partner countries. Max they can be customer not a partner .

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What's will all that crying? Nobody is milking KSA. The 3rd richest country on the planet in terms of resources with an endless supply of money that is not going to end any time soon. One of the largest sovereign wealth funds on the planet (1 trillion + USD), one of the biggest foreign exchange reserves in the world, G-20 member, rapid economic growth, 300% growth in non-oil sector in 9 years and now the non-oil sector is the biggest sector, barely any debt etc.

KSA will as usual get the best possible option. In fact I am certain that Trump will sell the F-35 to KSA.

Millions of Turkish pilgrims will help finance any future option as well, so don't worry.

BTW, from what I recall, KSA is already funding some of those Turkish projects and Turkish private firms are already investing 100's of millions of USD within KSA on KSA private firms and SAMI etc.

In short, no need for all that crying all the way from Netherlands.

 

[Oublious]

What's will all that crying? Nobody is milking KSA. The 3rd richest country on the planet in terms of resources with an endless supply of money that is not going to end any time soon. One of the largest sovereign wealth funds on the planet (1 trillion + USD), one of the biggest foreign exchange reserves in the world, G-20 member, rapid economic growth, 300% growth in non-oil sector in 9 years and now the non-oil sector is the biggest sector, barely any debt etc.

KSA will as usual get the best possible option. In fact I am certain that Trump will sell the F-35 to KSA.

Millions of Turkish pilgrims will help finance any future option as well, so don't worry.

BTW, from what I recall, KSA is already funding some of those Turkish projects and Turkish private firms are already investing 100's of millions of USD within KSA on KSA private firms and SAMI etc.

In short, no need for all that crying all the way from Netherlands.

lol

500 million do not forget...

 

[_Arabia_]

lol

500 million do not forget...

1 billion in 30 years. Others going extinct in the meantime.

 

[Oublious]

1 billion in 30 years. Others going extinct in the meantime.

yet you could not win iran....

lol

 

[_Arabia_]

yet you could not win iran....

lol

Last time I checked Arabs from KSA conquered Iran (and the entire region and most of the Muslim world) 1400 + years ago (LOL), ruled it for centuries, changed its language, alphabet, religion, culture etc. forever and those changes have lasted for 1400 years already. To such an extent that its leaders/rulers proudly claim Arab ancestry from KSA. Millions of Arabs live in Iran as well and millions of Iranians have Arab ancestry, lol.

KSA and Iran have never been at war with each other in the modern era, restored diplomatic relations in 2023 and Iran is losing everywhere in the region already. Soon the Mullah's will lose power within Iran.

The problem is not Iran anyway but the Iranian regime.

All I see is KSA winning on every front. Now hosting the most important sporting/cultural/tourist events in the region and soon the expansion projects in Makkah and Madinah will be finished so millions of Turks will help fund our new future projects. No need for all that crying and obsession.

KSA is already bankrolling Erdogan. He will behave as in the past few years.

 

[The SC]

Turkish newspaper Milliyet|
The Kingdom plans to purchase 100 fifth-generation Turkish “Qaan” fighters

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[The SC]

TAI TF KAAN​

Saudi Arabia has many requirements and there is no one capable of meeting Saudi requirements except Türkiye.

Expectations of Saudi requirements:

- Saudi Arabia to be a full partner in the KAAN project
- Participation of Saudi companies in manufacturing an aircraft

Türkiye features:



- The ease of the Turkish side in transferring technology and industrial participation, and we witnessed this in the Kızılelma, Bayraktar, AKINCI KARAYEL-SU project.



- The Turkish weapon systems that were installed on the Drones can be integrated on the KAAN aircraft, as Saudi Arabia obtained the manufacturing of Turkish weapon systems:

• Guidance Kit and LAÇİN POD (L-POD)
• MAM-T Munition
• MAM-L Smart Micro Munition
• 2000 LBS PENETRATION BOMB
• 1000 LBS THERMOBARIC BOMB
• 500 LBS THERMOBARIC BOMB
• 500 LBS ENHANCED FRAGMENTATION BOMB
• 250 LBS GENERAL PURPOSE BOMB PRACTICE

Apparently, Türkiye has opened the door for KSA to transfer everything

Literally everything, no secrets or limits, as if their industry was KSA's industry

 

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