Defense Magazine is a military media platform affiliated with the Ministry of Defense in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was launched in 1962 and its first issue was published under the name 'Saudi Arabian Army Magazine'. As one of the earliest Arab military magazines, it features cultural and military content in its articles and topics. Defense Magazine is the first magazine to be issued by a Royal Decree from the Council of Ministers in Saudi Arabia. History of Defense Magazine In ...
The 'Hejaz Najd Air Force' Airport, on Darin Island, the Eastern Province, is the first military airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1925, before the unification of the Kingdom, to serve as the first airport of the Royal Saudi Air Force. In 1929, King Abdulaziz decided to purchase four British 'Westland Wapiti II' airplanes to support the air force. In 1930, the Arab Aviation Society was establi...
They are professional trackers. They trace the footsteps of humans and animals on the ground, based on the experience they acquired through education and training and their innate talent for concentration and accuracy. They also base their work on physiognomy, clarity of mind, and intelligence. It is one of the important security professions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The Kingdom's security apparatus resorts to trackers within the framework of their field missions to assist them in e...
The Armored Vehicles and Heavy Equipment Factory is one of the facilities affiliated with the Military Industries Corporation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Its primary activity involves designing, modifying, and upgrading armored military vehicles and heavy equipment. Establishment of the Armored Vehicles and Heavy Equipment Factory The Armored Vehicles and Heavy Equipment Factory contributes to the localization of military equipment manufacturing and meeting the needs of military and securi...
The North Thunder Drill, also known as the North Thunder Military Exercise, is a joint military exercise that ranks among the largest military drills globally, in terms of participating countries, breadth of the exercise area, and advanced military equipment, including weapons and qualitative equipment. It was conducted in Hafr al-Batin Governorate, northeastern the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, starting on February 27, 2016, with the participation of twenty nations. The North Thunder Drill focused ...
The Joint Forces Command is one of the military sectors affiliated with the Ministry of Defense in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It seeks to enhance combat efficiency and readiness of the armed forces. It also leads combat operations based upon emerging threats and the regional security landscape. Mandate of the Joint Forces Command The Joint Forces Command is supported by the Armed Forces divisions responsible for managing all operations and training activities. In this respect, cooperation an...
The Saudi Naval Aviation is a branch of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, established in 1985. Over the following decades, it underwent development to keep pace with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's advancements in defense and security within its vital areas in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. It has also participated in rescue operations domestically. Establishment of Saudi Naval Aviation The establishment of Saudi Naval Aviation began alongside the Royal Saudi Naval Forces ' acquisition o...
The Geological Risk Base platform is one of the digital platforms established by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in 2023, and the first scientific educational digital platform focusing on geological hazards in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Platform objectives The Geological Risk Base platform aims to achieve several objectives related to seismic data and make them available as a digital web page that comprises all information related to such data and maps within the Kingdom and it...
The Center for Safeguarding Intellect is a global center that specializes in raising religious and intellectual awareness of Islam’s moderate nature and values by addressing the intellectual roots of extremism and terrorism through its initiatives and programs. The center engages in raising awareness of Islamic moderation, dismantling the notions of extremism and terrorism by disseminating the true concepts of religion and enlightened thought, and safeguarding communities against the ideologi...
HAZEM System is the first Saudi naval military system for naval combat management (CMS). It integratively combines a comprehensive communications system, a fire control system, an integrated platform management system, a combat management system, and a training system. It was launched at the Saudi International Maritime Forum in Riyadh City , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , on November 24, 2019. The system was created as a part of the joint 'SAMI Navantia' program between...
The Military Industries Sector Strategy is a national strategy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, jointly operated by all military and security entities, aimed at enhancing the Kingdom's strategic autonomy and developing its national military-industrial capabilities. It was launched by the General Authority for Military Industries following approval by the Council of Ministers on April 14, 2021. The strategy is based on key pillars and priorities, including the support and empowerment of the ...
King Abdullah Air Defense College is a military college affiliated with the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces under the Ministry of Defense . It was established in 1998 and began its academic programs in the training year 2002. It gained its current name during the graduation ceremony of the third batch in 2006 and then relocated to Taif City as its permanent headquarters in 2007. The college undertook the responsibility of conducting a training course for university officers until orders were iss...