Royal Saudi Arabian Strategic Missile Force

[The SC]

In March 2015, information appeared in the media that the Saudis are interested in possessing the R-36M nuclear missile



http://arabic.sputniknews.com/military/20160811/1019860979.html

* Ukraine is a leading country in the ICBM missile industry.

DNEPR satellite missile, which is mainly converted by ICBM intercontinental rocket, ended approximately 22 firing flights!

Putting nearly 124 satellites in its orbit for nearly 30 countries, including Saudi Arabian ones..

 

[The SC]

This is what Saudi Arabia was aiming for with the procurement of the Grom-2

These are the specs of the Russian Iskandar:

- The speed, we are talking about a huge speed of 6 Mach.

- Various guidance systems such as INS, satellite guidance, direction through the Tercom or DSMAC system, the presence of several methods for the missile that resists any counter-disturbance operations and is considered complementary to each other in the event if one system fails.

- Accuracy, Alexander has a CP between 5 to 7 m

Of course, a missile at 6 Mach, a range of 500 km, 5 m cp, and a warhead up to 800 kg, is really devastating, especially if it maneuvers at the level of 30G and holds a set of electronic warfare for confusion.. this is very excellent, if these advantages of the Iskandar are achieved locally it is really wonderful..





During the tests, better results were achieved than the Russian missile, Iskandar, where in the export version, Alexander carries a visual guidance, but it carries an error rate that ranges between 5-10 meters, but today we are talking about an error rate ranging between 0-2 meters from the target by the Grom-2, and the ability to correct the path of the missile in the final stage.

Where 4 different types of steering heads will be available, and they are as follows:

1- Electro-optical guidance



2- Infrared guidance


3- Radar guidance


4- A guidance that combines radar guidance with electro=optical guidance

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[The SC]

Grom 2 which is the tactical missile is just a part of the project,
There is a Grom 1 that is a MLRS
And it contains 2 cruise missiles, they have branches
And there is a secret missile
And an air defense system as well as satellites +

 

[The SC]

Continued..

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The range of one of the copies of the Ukrainian Cruise missiles is 2500 km
with complete intellectual and commercial ownership of the two parties..

 

[The SC]

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In the latest visit of Zelinski to Saudi Arabia..they revived the cooperation in many strategic fields..

 

[The SC]

The Ukrainian missile

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@The SC

Very valuable information and a lot of it has been previously discussed on numerous Arab military forums. What surprises me are the persistent rumours of KSA working with Russia as well? Could it be possible or even realistic for KSA to have worked with BOTH Ukraine and Russia at the same time? Probably, in pre-2014 times but do we have any timelines of the cooperation with Ukraine? Some say that it began in the 1990's.

Very interesting and thank you for the informative updates as usual. Much appreciated.

 

[_Arabia_]

@The SC

The Russian cooperation I was referring to.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia's Hypersonic Missile Rush: Options and strategic considerations​

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz was quoted as saying that the Kingdom is exploring various options concerning hypersonic missile projects, one of which includes potential collaboration with Russia.

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

- The status of talks with Russia concerning hypersonic missiles

- Other countries eyed by Saudi Arabia for cooperation

- A prerequisite for the Kingdom to move forward with a deal

The note also highlights Prince Khaled's stance on expanding defense cooperation with Russia in light of the Kingdom's strategic relations with the U.S.

Saudi Arabia's Hypersonic Missile Rush: Options and strategic considerations

Saudi explores hypersonic missile projects, eyes Russia collaboration. Talks status, potential partners, and strategic considerations discussed.

www.tacticalreport.com

Also remember news from January?

Saudi Arabia purchased 39 Pantsir-S1M missile systems from Russia for over $2 billion, OCCRP investigation finds

Saudi Arabia has acquired 39 Pantsir-S1M air defense systems from Russia in a deal worth €2.2 billion (over $2.3 billion), according to an investigation by the…

theins.ru

Leaked emails show Saudi Arabia helps Russia profit from arms exports

Few agreements are shrouded in more secrecy than inter-government arms deals — especially when one of the parties is a global pariah leading a bloody war. But a recent massive leak of emails and documents has given us an unprecedented glimpse into a particularly secretive transaction. The leak...

kyivindependent.com

Saudi Arabia-Russia to extend cooperation from OPEC+ to nuclear?

Saudi MBS and Lavrov discuss a Russian proposal for Saudi Arabia's nuclear plant and their cooperation in OPEC+

www.tacticalreport.com

KSA and Russia reached a solid understanding ages ago and relations have steadily been improving and reached a strategic dimension. MbS and Putin are also close.

I have said it time and time again, work with every relevant power as currently and try to benefit from all of them and play them out against each other if necessary. They all want cooperation with KSA by default for multiple reasons.

 

[The SC]

@The SC

Very valuable information and a lot of it has been previously discussed on numerous Arab military forums. What surprises me are the persistent rumours of KSA working with Russia as well? Could it be possible or even realistic for KSA to have worked with BOTH Ukraine and Russia at the same time? Probably, in pre-2014 times but do we have any timelines of the cooperation with Ukraine? Some say that it began in the 1990's.

Very interesting and thank you for the informative updates as usual. Much appreciated.

Yes Saudi Arabia worked with both..because the weapons they wanted from Russia at that time were not to come with the ToT that KSA wanted..Ukraine on the other hand was ready to provide even full ToT of its systems to Saudi Arabia..So there was nothing to get angry about with Russia since the aim of KSA was achieved anyhow..

As for the time line:

It has peaked in around 2011

High level visits​

The most important visits between the two countries:

• In January 2003, Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma made an official visit to Saudi Arabia. In 2015 President Petro Poroshenko took part in the funeral ceremony of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia–Ukraine_relations#cite_note-4"><span>[</span>4<span>]</span></a>
• Advisor to the Minister of Energy and Fuel Ukrainian Oksana Hryshchenko 21-22/2/2011 Riyadh
• Deputy Minister of the Kingdom of Defense Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud, 19-21/4/2011 Kyiv
• Saudi Minister of Agriculture d / Fahad Balghunaim 2-5/6/2011 Kyiv
• Minister of Finance, Kingdom D / Ibrahim Al-Assaf 1-3/9/2011 Kyiv
• The Joint Commission, headed by the Minister of Transport, Kingdom of d / JabaraSuraiseri 18-20/10/2011 Kyiv
• Minister of Agriculture of Ukraine Mykola Prysiazhniuk 21-24/11/2011 Riyadh
• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kostiantyn Hryshchenko 26-27/12/2011 Riyadh<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia–Ukraine_relations#cite_note-ref-1"><span>[</span>1<span>]</span></a>
• Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud 26/02/2023 Kyiv

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia–Ukraine_relations


Here is a good read report:

UKRAINE – SAUDI ARABIA: PARTNERS IN THE PRESENT AND FUTURE​

https://prismua.org/en/ukr_saudi/

 

[The SC]

Any information about the bolded part?

Well, it is hard to know what degree of cooperation in this regard (hypersonic missiles) occurs with China. It would be nice to get access to that report from Tactical Report. Maybe it contains additional information.

There is a lot of noise in this regard in local Saudi Arabian and Arab sources but hard to know with certainty what is up and what is down here.

The design looked similar to the Russian Zircon hypersonic cruise missile (see above pic)

The Ukrainians will develop a ramjet engine​

https://vpk.name/en/514376_the-ukrainians-will-develop-a-ramjet-engine.html

OK now I have found it for you..
The range of the Ukrainian missile from 300 to 1750 km..
With a Speed of 1700 m / s (6,120 Kilometers per Hour)

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[_Arabia_]

@The SC

Do you have any primary sources that talks about the history of Arab missile programs? It is particularly interesting because Arabs were the first Muslims to begin this industry, largely thanks to attracting former German scientists and technicians not long after WW2.

I am also intrigued by the KSA cooperation with Iraq and Libya when both attempted to build nuclear weapons (first such attempts in the Muslim world as well if I am not wrong).

Imagine where the Arab world could be if not for constant interference by the world's strongest powers (USA in particular) and their regional implant (Israel). Not going to last forever, that is for sure.

KSA-Egypt cooperation is also a very fascinating topic with many, many rumours.

 

[The SC]

@The SC

Do you have any primary sources that talks about the history of Arab missile programs? It is particularly interesting because Arabs were the first Muslims to begin this industry, largely thanks to attracting former German scientists and technicians not long after WW2.

I am also intrigued by the KSA cooperation with Iraq and Libya when both attempted to build nuclear weapons (first such attempts in the Muslim world as well if I am not wrong).

Imagine where the Arab world could be if not for constant interference by the world's strongest powers (USA in particular) and their regional implant (Israel). Not going to last forever, that is for sure.

KSA-Egypt cooperation is also a very fascinating topic with many, many rumours.

https://defencepk.com/forums/threads/the-egyptian-missile-program-time-line.3753/

 

[_Arabia_]

Friday, March 14, 2025

U.S. Trump administration’s concerns, measures on deepened Saudi-Chinese ties​

Saudi-Chinese relations have flourished in recent years, further consolidating strong economic ties and the prospects of increasing mutual investments in finance, defense, and energy.

Enhanced Saudi-Chinese ties, especially in the defense sector, do not sit well with the U.S. Trump administration, currently preparing for an intense trade war with Beijing.

The following In-depth report sheds light on:

- Trump administration’s view on Saudi-Chinese ties

- The administration's major concerns stemming from the increased Chinese presence in the Kingdom

- Its plans to address these concerns on the defense and financial levels

The report also mentions the Trump administration's strategy to balance its hawkish approach toward China while rekindling ties with Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Trump administration’s concerns, measures on deepened Saudi-Chinese ties

U.S. Trump administration's views, concerns and measures regarding Saudi-Chinese ties especially in defense and finance

www.tacticalreport.com

Anyone with full access to Tactical Report?

 

[The SC]

A photo published by an American official report of DF-21 missiles if it was launched from #Saudi Arabia.

The kingdom has a higher range, but the DF-21 missile is characterized by its high ability, speed, and impossibility of intercepting it..