Royal Saudi Arabia Armed forces
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_Arabia_
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"I'm talking about pride in our special forces.
In the year 2001, a hijacked Russian plane landed in Madinah to refuel, and the Saudi special forces intervened, regaining control in just 3 minutes under the leadership of Major General Ali bin Dakheel Al-Harbi.
Major General passed away in 2020, may God's mercy be upon him, one of our heroes"
_Arabia_
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I cannot post graphic videos from X but there is an 1 hour long video of KSA soldiers dealing with (killing) Houthi terrorist cult members, including close combat, that some KSA military enthusiasts (compilation) created. Some crazy stuff.
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Washington approves a "historic" deal to strengthen Saudi air defense with 730 PAC-3 MSE missiles
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the State Department’s approval of a potential deal to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including advanced Patriot missiles of the PAC-3 MSE model, in a deal estimated to have a total value of approximately $9 billion.
According to the official statement issued on January 30, the Kingdom requested the purchase of 730 PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles, along with an integrated package that includes support equipment, logistics services, and extensive training programs. The deal also includes:
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the State Department’s approval of a potential deal to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including advanced Patriot missiles of the PAC-3 MSE model, in a deal estimated to have a total value of approximately $9 billion.
According to the official statement issued on January 30, the Kingdom requested the purchase of 730 PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles, along with an integrated package that includes support equipment, logistics services, and extensive training programs. The deal also includes:
- Launch pad conversion kits and automated logistics systems.
- Telemetry equipment and ground support tools.
- Spare parts and technical documentation, classified and unclassified.
- Direct engineering and technical support from the US government and Lockheed Martin.
Pakistan Space Agency
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Saudi Arabia going for F-35, TFX and KAI all the same time?
Or, is the Kingdom looking to manufacture parts for TFX and KAI only while inducting the F-35 from the US?
Or, is the Kingdom looking to manufacture parts for TFX and KAI only while inducting the F-35 from the US?
The SC
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KAI explained in a statement that the discussions with the Saudi delegation were not limited only to the possibility of acquiring the KF-21 fighter, but also included areas of cooperation in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), advanced training systems for pilots and technicians, in addition to opportunities for industrial participation in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
During the visit, the Saudi delegation received a static display of the KF-21, and were also given briefings on the program's progress, performance objectives, and the aircraft's operational schedule.
The KF-21 fighter recently completed the development flight phase after carrying out the final performance verification mission, in a step considered critical for the transition to the mass production phase. The prototype of the aircraft logged about 1,600 flight hours during development tests.
Ali_Baba
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Right, but I can't see Turkiye or KAI being prepared to commit to Saudi Arabia becoming part of their manufacturing and logistic chains unless Saudi Arabia commits to purchasing significant numbers of each type.
I know there are conversations going on for potentially acquiring over 100 TAI KAAN's, not seen much progress on this since its announcement since last year.
Does the KF-21 procurement make sense if they are purchasing the F-35 and Kaan ?
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Saudi Arabia continues negotiations with Fincantieri to purchase Todaro submarines and establish its first naval submarine force
Saudi Arabia continues negotiations with Fincantieri regarding Todaro-class submarines to acquire its first submarine.
January 27, 2026:
Saudi Arabia continues talks with the Italian company Fincantieri to purchase Todaro/Type 212A diesel-electric attack submarines, as part of long-term efforts to establish its first-ever naval submarine force.
Saudi Arabia is still discussing with Italy the issue of Todaro-class submarines, also known as Type 212A. Saudi Arabia does not currently operate any submarines, which means that any purchase will require the establishment of a new branch of the naval force with long timelines for training, infrastructure, and the integration of submarines into operations.
This interest falls within a long-term vision, as Saudi Arabia has been discussing the possibility of acquiring submarines since the mid-2010s, without reaching a final agreement yet. These negotiations reflect the Kingdom's awareness of the importance of submarines in enhancing intelligence and deterrence capabilities and imposing a naval embargo in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. They also highlight the extent of institutional, technical and training adjustments required to possess this capability, which makes the process go beyond simply choosing the structure, as it is expected that the transition from signing the contract to reaching initial operational readiness will take several years.
These submarines are the world's first to operate with an air-independent propulsion system based on hydrogen fuel cells, specifically Siemens' proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). The Type 212A/Todaro class submarine uses a non-magnetic austenitic (stainless) steel compression hull to reduce its exposure to detection by magnetometry systems and mines, a feature that distinguishes it from export versions such as the Type 214. The acoustic footprint was reduced by diesel generators mounted on floating platforms, extensive flexible machinery insulation, and the use of a low-bore seven-blade propeller designed to operate at low speed underwater. Layers of the structure include silencer tiles designed to absorb active sonar emissions and reduce self-noise transmission, while reducing the thermal footprint is indirectly supported by reducing the number of dives and reducing exposure to exhaust shafts.
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