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Saudi Arabia Hosts Planning Meeting for 10th Joint Peninsula Shield Exercise
2018-12-27 Read More...
The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) represented by military affairs participated in the meeting held in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, from 23 December to 27 December 2018, in order to finalize planning for the

‘Arab Shield 1’ Drills Conclude in Egypt
2018-11-19 Read More...
In the presence of the Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mutair, the Saudi Armed Forces concluded its participation in the (Arab Shield 1) military maneuvers which were hosted by the Arab

Two Joint Military Exercises Launched in UAE
2018-10-23 Read More...
The joint UAE-US military exercise “Iron Magic 19” started Sunday, as part of a series of joint military exercises throughout the year between UAE Armed forces and the armed forces of brotherly and friendly countries, Emirates News Agency WAM

Saudi Royal Air Force Celebrates National Day 88
2018-09-25 Read More...
The Saudi Royal Air Force carried out an air show in the skies of Jeddah

Saudi King Patronizes Ethiopia-Eritrea Peace Agreement
2018-09-18 Read More...
Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the President of the State of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali signed Sunday the Jeddah Agreement for Peace between

Saudi Navy Launches First MH-60R Helicopter in USA
2018-09-17 Read More...
Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghufaili, launched the first MH-60R navel multirole Helicopter aircraft which operates on board the fleet’s ships and naval bases, Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Largest Hackathon in the Middle East Launched in Saudi Arabia
2018-08-02 Read More...
The largest hackathon competition in the Middle East, organized by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, was launched in Jeddah on Tuesday July 31, 2018, under the name of “Hackathon of Hajj” (Hackathon of Pilgrimage),

MBS College of Cyber Security, IronNet Sign Partnership Agreement
2018-07-06 Read More...
Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies has signed in Washington a partnership agreement with IronNet Cybersecurity, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Saudi Troops Arrive to Turkey for EFES 2018 Military Exercise
2018-05-02 Read More...
The arrival of the Saudi forces participating in the EFES 2018 exercise in the Turkish city of Izmir was completed on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Kuwait’s Emir Attends Closing Ceremony of Gulf Shield 1
2018-04-18 Read More...
Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the warm hospitality during his visit to the Kingdom to

Jordanian King Attends Closing Ceremony of Gulf Shield 1
2018-04-18 Read More...
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday joined Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and a number of leaders and heads of state of Arab and world countries at the closing ceremony of the joint military exercise “Gulf Shield 1” in a military field in

Saudi Crown Prince Concludes Visit to France, Heads to Spain
2018-04-13 Read More...
Saudi Arabia and France issued a joint statement to mark the state visit His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, has concluded to

Second Phase of Gulf Shield 1 Joint Drill Launched
2018-04-03 Read More...
The second phase of the Joint Gulf Shield-1 was launched on Sunday. It is a massive military exercise to boost security, stability and cooperation in the region with the execution of field maneuvers, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Tours Boeing’s Aircraft Facilities
2018-04-02 Read More...
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, has patronized in Seattle the signing ceremony for the establishment of a joint project

Bahrain Takes Part in Gulf Shield 1 Drill in Saudi Arabia
2018-03-22 Read More...
A task force from the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) arrived to the Eastern Region in Saudi Arabia to take part in the joint military drill, “Gulf Shield

23 Countries Join Gulf Shield 1 Drills in Saudi Arabia
2018-03-20 Read More...
The Gulf Shield 1 Joint drills, organized by the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, kicked off in the Eastern Region Monday in participation of military forces from 23 brotherly and friendly countries as well as the Saudi

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