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The Ministry of Defense (MoD; Arabic: وزارة الدفاع) is a Ministry in Saudi Arabia that is responsible for the protection of national security, interests and sovereignty of the country from external threats as well as the working with all ministries of the state to achieve national security and stability. [1]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's General Staff Presidency (Arabic: رئاسة الأركان العامة) is the general command of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, organized under the Ministry Of Defense. Its headquarters is located in Riyadh. [1]
Saudi Arabia: Type: Air defense: Role: Aerial warfare: Size: 16,000 [2] Part of: Royal Armed Forces. GSP (as of 1981) [3] Headquarters: Riyadh (central HQ) [3] Colors Engagements: Action of June 5, 1984 Gulf War Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen: Website: www.rsadf.gov.sa: Commanders; Current commander: Lt. General Mazyad al-Amro
The Ministry of National Guard (Arabic: وزارة الحرس الوطني) is a cabinet-level ministry and one of the major military sectors of the Government of Saudi Arabia, responsible for national security and defence matters. The Saudi Arabian National Guard is under the administrative control of the Ministry of National Guard.
The Ministry of War (also commonly translated as the "Military Ministry" (Arabic: وزارة الحربية) or Board) [1] [2] was created 1744 to unify the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia under one administrative structure. In 1933 it was renamed as the "Defense Agency" under the Ministry of Finance and headed by a Director
Saudi Arabia has at least 15 active military airfields. [28] As of 2011, Saudi Arabia has around 300 combat aircraft. The kingdom's combat aircraft are newly acquired Typhoons and upgraded Tornado IDS, F-15 Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter planes. Saudi Arabia has a further 80+ F-15 Eagles on order and an option to buy another 72 Typhoons.
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Saudi Arabia has at least 15 active military airfields. [24] As of 2011, Saudi Arabia has around 300 combat aircraft. The kingdom's combat aircraft are newly acquired Typhoons and upgraded Tornado IDS, F-15 Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter planes. Saudi Arabia has a further 80+ F-15 Eagles on order and an option to buy another 72 Typhoons.