Royal Saudi Arabia Armed forces

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Do we know when the first F-35s will be delivered? There was talk from the American side that the process would be expedited.

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Interesting observations:

Peace be upon you.

The Kingdom will become one of 3 countries in the world with an independent military sector for space operations

Air and Space Forces means (This is not official news but my personal prediction only)

1) Operationally 1-Command, planning, and execution of air operations and air support and missile air defense for the Kingdom's airspace + sectors of the armed forces in their operations

2) Management and control of early warning sensors From radars like (FPS-117, TPY-2, E-3 AWACS radars) or satellites (in the future, God willing)

3) Air and space intelligence GEOSPATIAL Intelligence
Meaning providing the joint forces with space and aerial images (from drones and various reconnaissance aircraft) for a specific geographical area to know the enemy's forces and movements

4) Space communications SATCOM

Administratively merging the Air Force and Air Defense Forces under one command
And this means all assets of the two sectors from facilities and bases and equipment and human resources will be under one organization

And God is the one who grants success

 

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"This news didn't get the media attention it deserved, and I’m certain that many people haven’t grasped the magnitude of the achievement and expertise reached by Saudi technical cadres.

You all know what it means to complete the scheduled maintenance (overhaul) for the first Typhoon aircraft after it logged 2500 flight hours?

We’re not talking about routine maintenance or a standard inspection, but rather one of the most complex and critical stages of heavy maintenance for fighter jets, which requires a comprehensive inspection of the airframe and systems, along with conducting the necessary testsand repairs before returning the aircraft to service.

Most importantly, the maintenance work took 180 days and was carried out within the Kingdom at a center that’s the only one of its kind outside Europe, with Saudi cadres making up 80% of the workforce.

For those who don’t know, the Eurofighter Typhoon is a joint European project, and the advanced heavy maintenance for this type of aircraft has historically been tied to specialized centers inside Europe.

But today, having this center in the Kingdom means obtaining the necessary technical accreditations, transferring advanced knowledge and technologies, and building national capacity to perform these operations locally without needing to send the aircraft abroad.

In short, the news isn’t just about maintaining an aircraft; it’s about the Kingdom reaching an advanced level in localizing aviation technical and engineering capabilities for military aviation, and enhancing the independence and readiness of the Royal Saudi Air Force."

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"Men of the Special Maritime Security Group. Elite. They work silently and prepare for all possibilities, to protect the coasts and vital facilities and maritime interests of the Kingdom.
High readiness, professional training, and special capabilities make them one of the most important arms of Saudi maritime security."

 

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[The SC]

Known from open sources, offensive air munitions form the backbone of the Royal Saudi Air Force’s armament. They are considered among the most advanced arsenals in the Middle East, as they combine air superiority weapons, long-range attack, high-precision smart munitions, and anti-ship and fortification munitions. Over the years, the Kingdom has concluded several large deals to replenish its stock of precision munitions.

Category

Ammunition

Main task


Platforms


Long-range air-to-air missiles

AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM

Engagement beyond visual range

F-15SA, Typhoon


Short-range air-to-air missiles

AIM-9X Sidewinder

Close combat

F-15SA


Short-range air-to-air missiles

ASRAAM

High maneuver close combat

Typhoon


Laser guided bombs

GBU-10 Paveway II

Fortified targets

F-15SA, Tornado, Typhoon


Laser guided bombs

GBU-12 Paveway II

Tactical objectives

All attack fighters
Laser guided bombs

GBU-16 Paveway II

Medium immunization targets

F-15SA


Bunker-busting bombs

GBU-24 Paveway III

Concrete bunkers and structures

F-15SA, Tornado


JDAM bombs

GBU-31

2000 lb GPS bomb

F-15SA


GBU-32

GPS weighing 1000 lbs

F-15SA


JDAM bombs

GBU-38

GPS weighing 500 lbs

F-15SA
Smart cluster munitions

CBU-105 SFW

Destroying armor and mechanisms

F-15SA


Air-to-surface missile

AGM-65 Maverick

Destroying armor and point targets

F-15SA


Long-range cruise missile


AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER

Hit strategic targets accurately from long distances

F-15SA
Anti-ship missile

AGM-84L Harpoon Block II

Combating ships and coastal targets

F-15SA
Anti-armor missile

Brimstone

Destroying tanks and moving targets

Tornado IDS


Stealth cruise missile

Storm Shadow

Attacking long-range fortified strategic targets

Tornado IDS


Free drop bombs

Mk-82

General bombing

Various aircraft
Free drop bombs

Mk-83

Medium general bombardment

Various aircraft
Free drop bombs

Mk-84

Heavy bombardment

Various aircraft


British-made cluster munitions BL-755