Royal Saudi Arabia Armed forces
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Today, the Royal Saudi Air Force celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the “Tornado” aircraft, in the presence of His Excellency the Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Fayyad bin Hamid Al-Ruwaili.
The audience watched a film about the Tornado aircraft, which reviewed its history and achievements, and shed light on the vital and pivotal Royal Saudi Air Force in the system’s history over more than four decades.
The ceremony witnessed the honoring of a number of personalities who had contributions to the history of the “Tornado” system, before His Excellency the Chief of the General Staff and their Excellencies signed the fin of the “Tornado” commemorative plane, and took a group photo with the two planes in the formation of the number 50.
Saudi Arabia operates 86 fighters out of 96 fighters that entered service
All of them are upgraded to the latest standard, GR4A/GR4
A terrifying plane with a moving wing that enables it to touch the ground while flying and evade enemy radar detection.
Its history is full of accomplishing impossible special missions with the help of the heroes of the Royal Saudi Air Force
Currently, it has no competitor in its payload of Storm Shadow missiles
The audience watched a film about the Tornado aircraft, which reviewed its history and achievements, and shed light on the vital and pivotal Royal Saudi Air Force in the system’s history over more than four decades.
The ceremony witnessed the honoring of a number of personalities who had contributions to the history of the “Tornado” system, before His Excellency the Chief of the General Staff and their Excellencies signed the fin of the “Tornado” commemorative plane, and took a group photo with the two planes in the formation of the number 50.
Saudi Arabia operates 86 fighters out of 96 fighters that entered service
All of them are upgraded to the latest standard, GR4A/GR4
A terrifying plane with a moving wing that enables it to touch the ground while flying and evade enemy radar detection.
Its history is full of accomplishing impossible special missions with the help of the heroes of the Royal Saudi Air Force
Currently, it has no competitor in its payload of Storm Shadow missiles
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Saudi Arabia purchases 20 NH90 anti-submarine helicopters
Italy will sign a government agreement (G2G) with Saudi Arabia for the sale of about twenty NH90 helicopters in its naval version (NFH). On behalf of Roma, the Italian group Leonardo will sign the contract, French newspaper La Tribune reported.
The newspaper considered this deal a clear defeat for France in the Saudi market. According to identical sources, Riyadh asked the Italian government to sign an agreement to purchase about twenty NH90 helicopters, specifically the naval version NFH (the helicopter designated for frigates within NATO). Therefore, the Italian Leonardo group, and not the NHIndustries consortium responsible for manufacturing the NH90 helicopters, will be the signatory to the contract with Saudi Arabia as the main contractor. It is clear that Saudi Arabia was influenced by the “G to G” model that was signed between Italy and Qatar in 2018 to sell 28 NH90 helicopters (16 of which were the land-based TTH version and 12 were the NFH sea version).
For Italy, this is a distinctive commercial coup in Saudi Arabia, whose markets were monopolized by American, British, and more recently Spanish (Navantia) industrialists. The French newspaper believes that France did not make serious efforts to defend its rights in this field before the Saudi authorities, while the Rafale deal was a priority for France in the Kingdom. During his official visit to the Kingdom, President Emmanuel Macron made time to present the Rafale file with the Saudi Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The NH90 is an 11-ton twin-engine helicopter, equipped with an integrated weapons system and remote aerial controls. It was produced in European cooperation and is intended to renew tactical transport and anti-submarine warfare fleets. Its main tasks include protection of naval fleets with anti-submarine capabilities of frigates, combating maritime terrorism, air transport from land or facilities, as well as escort and rescue missions.
Excellent support for KSA's naval forces. An excellent addition, especially since the company operates the Arab branch in Saudi Arabia under the name Arabian Leonardo.. Most likely there will be local content or partial manufacturing for helicopters in Saudi Arabia.
It has features that are rarely found in its counterparts:
Carrying out anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface ship (ASuW) missions simultaneously.. Thanks to the revolutionary Integrated Mission Management System (IMPS), all sensors and weapons can be operated simultaneously.
20 NH90 helicopter and 10 Romeo MH-60R helicopters.. makes it 30 naval helicopters with capabilities to strike submarines and surface ships..
Italy will sign a government agreement (G2G) with Saudi Arabia for the sale of about twenty NH90 helicopters in its naval version (NFH). On behalf of Roma, the Italian group Leonardo will sign the contract, French newspaper La Tribune reported.
The newspaper considered this deal a clear defeat for France in the Saudi market. According to identical sources, Riyadh asked the Italian government to sign an agreement to purchase about twenty NH90 helicopters, specifically the naval version NFH (the helicopter designated for frigates within NATO). Therefore, the Italian Leonardo group, and not the NHIndustries consortium responsible for manufacturing the NH90 helicopters, will be the signatory to the contract with Saudi Arabia as the main contractor. It is clear that Saudi Arabia was influenced by the “G to G” model that was signed between Italy and Qatar in 2018 to sell 28 NH90 helicopters (16 of which were the land-based TTH version and 12 were the NFH sea version).
For Italy, this is a distinctive commercial coup in Saudi Arabia, whose markets were monopolized by American, British, and more recently Spanish (Navantia) industrialists. The French newspaper believes that France did not make serious efforts to defend its rights in this field before the Saudi authorities, while the Rafale deal was a priority for France in the Kingdom. During his official visit to the Kingdom, President Emmanuel Macron made time to present the Rafale file with the Saudi Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The NH90 is an 11-ton twin-engine helicopter, equipped with an integrated weapons system and remote aerial controls. It was produced in European cooperation and is intended to renew tactical transport and anti-submarine warfare fleets. Its main tasks include protection of naval fleets with anti-submarine capabilities of frigates, combating maritime terrorism, air transport from land or facilities, as well as escort and rescue missions.
Excellent support for KSA's naval forces. An excellent addition, especially since the company operates the Arab branch in Saudi Arabia under the name Arabian Leonardo.. Most likely there will be local content or partial manufacturing for helicopters in Saudi Arabia.
It has features that are rarely found in its counterparts:
Carrying out anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface ship (ASuW) missions simultaneously.. Thanks to the revolutionary Integrated Mission Management System (IMPS), all sensors and weapons can be operated simultaneously.
20 NH90 helicopter and 10 Romeo MH-60R helicopters.. makes it 30 naval helicopters with capabilities to strike submarines and surface ships..
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Continued..
The helicopter is equipped with a detection and tracking radar, a floating sonar launcher, and a FLASH submersible sonar
The helicopter is armed with two MARTE ER anti-ship missiles from MBDA, which have a range of more than 100 km.
It is also armed with MK-46/MK-54 and MU90 torpedoes
And And machine guns of 7.62MM and 12.7MM calibres
This indicates that there are new naval vessels coming..
You have 12 new naval vessels, including 5 ships that have entered service, and all ships are capable of carrying helicopters
There are ongoing negotiations to acquire 4 frigates, with the participation of Italy, France, Korea and Turkey
There are also helicopters about to be retired from service, such as the SA365 Dauphin 2 and Super Puma
The helicopter is equipped with a detection and tracking radar, a floating sonar launcher, and a FLASH submersible sonar
The helicopter is armed with two MARTE ER anti-ship missiles from MBDA, which have a range of more than 100 km.
It is also armed with MK-46/MK-54 and MU90 torpedoes
And And machine guns of 7.62MM and 12.7MM calibres
This indicates that there are new naval vessels coming..
You have 12 new naval vessels, including 5 ships that have entered service, and all ships are capable of carrying helicopters
There are ongoing negotiations to acquire 4 frigates, with the participation of Italy, France, Korea and Turkey
There are also helicopters about to be retired from service, such as the SA365 Dauphin 2 and Super Puma
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That is from 1979. Speaking of SANG and the fantastic Arabian horses, I like the fact that their presence has been revived when receiving foreign heads of state etc. Many of the old traditions of SANG should be kept alive. Some of the old outfits could also be revived.
Would be extremely cool to see a cavalry dressed all in white riding pure white Arabian horses. They could use such outfits while patrolling the many national parks etc. Use them in Al-Ula for instance. Or in Makkah and Madinah. I think that it could work really well.
Speaking of old, here is a bunch of Saudi Arabian pilots visiting Mussolini's Italy for training purposes back in 1935.
1935 في السعودية - ويكيبيديا
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Saudi Arabia is looking to buy Turkey's KIZILELMA stealth fighter jet
Saudi Arabia's interest in Turkey's KIZILELMA stealth fighter drone highlights its focus on rapid innovation and modernization of its military capabilities.
Arab Defense Website December 30, 2024: Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has shown strong interest in Turkey’s first unmanned combat aircraft, the Bayraktar “Kizil Elma” (KIZILELMA or Red Apple).
Amid increasing global scrutiny of manned combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia has taken a pioneering step by planning to integrate a high-tech, next-generation unmanned combat aircraft from Turkey into its air fleet.
Saudi Arabia, which is keen to become one of the first countries to request KIZILELMA, seeks to add hundreds of these modern aircraft to its inventory and provide its air force with advanced technology.
Saudi Arabia's decision to purchase the KIZILELMA is due to the aircraft's advanced technological capabilities and its significantly shorter delivery schedule compared to aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35.
While manned combat aircraft typically require delivery timelines of six years or more, KIZILELMA offers a much faster delivery period of just one to two years, enhancing its appeal.
In July, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud and his accompanying delegation visited the Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center, where they conducted a detailed examination of KIZILELMA.
Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar announced that the company has allocated $1 billion for the KIZILELMA (MİUS) combat drone.
“We will start serial production of the KIZILELMA drone next year and they plan to produce at least 12 KIZILELMA combat drones in 2025,” he said.
Saudi Arabia's interest in Turkey's KIZILELMA stealth fighter drone highlights its focus on rapid innovation and modernization of its military capabilities.
Arab Defense Website December 30, 2024: Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has shown strong interest in Turkey’s first unmanned combat aircraft, the Bayraktar “Kizil Elma” (KIZILELMA or Red Apple).
Amid increasing global scrutiny of manned combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia has taken a pioneering step by planning to integrate a high-tech, next-generation unmanned combat aircraft from Turkey into its air fleet.
Saudi Arabia, which is keen to become one of the first countries to request KIZILELMA, seeks to add hundreds of these modern aircraft to its inventory and provide its air force with advanced technology.
Saudi Arabia's decision to purchase the KIZILELMA is due to the aircraft's advanced technological capabilities and its significantly shorter delivery schedule compared to aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35.
While manned combat aircraft typically require delivery timelines of six years or more, KIZILELMA offers a much faster delivery period of just one to two years, enhancing its appeal.
In July, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud and his accompanying delegation visited the Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center, where they conducted a detailed examination of KIZILELMA.
Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar announced that the company has allocated $1 billion for the KIZILELMA (MİUS) combat drone.
“We will start serial production of the KIZILELMA drone next year and they plan to produce at least 12 KIZILELMA combat drones in 2025,” he said.
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The United States enhances Saudi Arabia’s naval capabilities with an advanced torpedo deal
The United States announced its approval of a new arms deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which includes the supply of a large number of advanced MK 54 MOD light torpedoes.
This step comes within the framework of the Kingdom's continuous endeavor to enhance its maritime defense capabilities, specifically in the field of combating submarines.
The deal, revealed by the US State Department, included a comprehensive package of logistical and training support accompanying the torpedoes, reflecting the United States’ keenness to ensure maximum benefit from these advanced weapons.
The MK 54 MOD torpedo represents a quantum leap in anti-submarine warfare technology, combining its lightweight hybrid design with highly advanced guidance and control capabilities. These features enable it to detect, track and neutralize underwater targets with high accuracy, even in complex maritime environments.
This deal is expected to contribute to strengthening military cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and consolidating bilateral relations between the two countries. This deal will also support the Kingdom's efforts to maintain the security and stability of the region.
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Ranking of the most powerful armies in the world 2025: The second is the Saudi army in the Arab world
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked second in the Arab world and 24th in the world in the “Global Firepower” classification for the year 2025.
The classification included some Arab and Islamic countries in advanced positions among 145 countries, as the Egyptian army topped the list of Arab armies and ranked 19th in the world, while the Saudi army came in second place in the Arab world, followed by the Algerian army in third place, then the Iraqi army in fourth place, and the army The Emirati ranked fifth.
The Global Firepower Index for 2025 is a comprehensive classification of armies around the world, based on more than 50 indicators to determine the “power index,” including the number and diversity of weapons, natural resources, defense industries, financial stability, logistical capabilities, geography, military technology, and force size. , level of training, and combat readiness, in addition to other influential criteria.
At the global level, the United States maintained its top spot on the list, followed by Russia, then China, India, and South Korea in the top five places.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked second in the Arab world and 24th in the world in the “Global Firepower” classification for the year 2025.
The classification included some Arab and Islamic countries in advanced positions among 145 countries, as the Egyptian army topped the list of Arab armies and ranked 19th in the world, while the Saudi army came in second place in the Arab world, followed by the Algerian army in third place, then the Iraqi army in fourth place, and the army The Emirati ranked fifth.
The Global Firepower Index for 2025 is a comprehensive classification of armies around the world, based on more than 50 indicators to determine the “power index,” including the number and diversity of weapons, natural resources, defense industries, financial stability, logistical capabilities, geography, military technology, and force size. , level of training, and combat readiness, in addition to other influential criteria.
At the global level, the United States maintained its top spot on the list, followed by Russia, then China, India, and South Korea in the top five places.
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