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Royal Saudi Air Force Concludes Participation in Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS 2024)
2024-11-18 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) concluded its participation in the seventh annual Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), held at Sakhir Air Base from November 13 to 15, with the participation of various sectors specializing in civil and military

Saudi Ministers of Defence and National Guard Receive UK Secretary of State for Defence
2024-11-18 Read More...
Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh Thursday United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence John Healey

Saudi Minister of National Guard Pays Official Visit to North Korea
2024-11-06 Read More...
Minister of the Saudi National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz arrived Wednesday in the Republic of Korea for an official visit, responding to an invitation from Korean Minister of National Defense Kim

Saudi Arabia, Spain Sign Agreement for Three New Corvettes for Saudi Naval Forces
2024-10-30 Read More...
The Saudi Ministry of Defense signed Tuesday an executive agreement with its Spanish counterpart to support the construction of three new Avante 2200 corvettes entailing collaboration in training, exchanging experience, and providing technical and

Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in Missile Air War Center Exercise in UAE
2024-10-27 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Air Force is participating in the Missile Air War Center combined air exercise, currently underway at Al-Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates

Qatar, Saudi Interior Ministries Joint Security Committee Holds First Meeting in Doha
2024-10-24 Read More...
The first meeting of the Joint Security Committee for Cooperation in Crime Prevention between the Ministries of Interior of Qatar and Saudi Arabia was held in Doha on

Royal Saudi Naval Forces Participate in Medusa 13 Joint Naval-Air Exercise in Greece
2024-10-15 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in

Saudi Deputy Minister of Industry Visits SAMI to Explore Manufacturing Technologies
2024-10-06 Read More...
Saudi Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Eng. Khalil Ibn Salamah visited the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) on

Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in ‘Sindh Shield 2024’ Exercise in Pakistan
2024-10-06 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is participating in the “Sindh Shield 2024” military exercise in the Islamic Republic of

The History of Saudi Arabia’s Armed Forces: From Desert Warriors to Modern Military
2024-09-24 Read More...
The history of the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces is inextricably linked to the unification of the Kingdom under the leadership of King Abdulaziz. It was a time of immense challenges, yet the unwavering loyalty and courage of his

Saudi Arabia Marks 94th National Day with Decades of Progress
2024-09-24 Read More...
On Monday 23 September 2024, Saudi Arabia celebrated its 94th National Day. This national occasion arrives as the Kingdom stands in a position of glory, achieving one accomplishment after another through clear

Saudi, Qatari Ministers of Interior Hold Talks, Witness Pact Signing
2024-09-12 Read More...
Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani held an official talks session with Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef

GACA Spotlights Saudi Aviation Achievements at Egypt International Airshow 2024
2024-09-03 Read More...
President of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, is leading a delegation to the Egypt International Airshow 2024, taking place at El Alamein International Airport from 3 to 5

Saudi-Malaysian Defense Military Committee Holds its First Meeting in Kuala Lumpur
2024-08-29 Read More...
The Defense Military Committee, established by the Saudi-Malaysian Coordination Council, held its first meeting in Kuala Lumpur on

Saudi Ministry of Defense Showcases Digital Transformation Achievements in 2024
2024-08-21 Read More...
The Saudi Ministry of Defense spotlighted its accomplishments and endeavors in digital transformation for 2024 during a ceremony held at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Riyadh on

Royal Saudi Naval Forces Hand Over Command of Combined Task Force 152 to Kuwait
2024-08-20 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) handed over Monday the command of Combined Task Force 152 (CTF 152) to its Kuwaiti counterpart in a ceremony at the US Naval Support Activity Bahrain, home to US Fifth

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