Armée Saoudienne / Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia

Rappel du premier message :

http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/Country-By-Country/saudi_arabia.htm

15 Tornado
20 F-15

T'as vu les équipements Saïd ? Les Yéménites n'en ont pas les moyens

Samyadams a écrit:

T'as vu les équipements Saïd ? Les Yéménites n'en ont pas les moyens

les saoudiens les ont peut etre offert non? de plus y a un draguenov , le casque en quevlar est russe donc par deduction les yemenites utilisent beaucoup de matos russes
meme camouflage que ces photos suivantes

said a écrit:

les snipers sont saoudiens ou yemenites?

oupss, sont Yéménites

Samyadams a écrit:

T'as vu les équipements Saïd ? Les Yéménites n'en ont pas les moyens

men frere je t assure il recoivent du bon matos ces dernieres années (oncle sam, russes)

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Saudi Arabia - SANG Modernization Program

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2009 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Dec. 16 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of 2,742 BGM-71E-4B-RF Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW-2A) Radio Frequency missiles and associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $177 million.
The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale for 2,742 BGM-71E-4B-RF Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW-2A) Radio Frequency missiles (42 missiles are for lot acceptance testing), publications and technical documentation, and other related elements of logistics support. The proposed sale will support efforts to modernize the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG). The estimated cost is $177 million.

http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2009/Saudi_Arabia_09-63.pdf

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Saudi Navy, Red Sea and FREMM-class frigate
The Saudi Navy is said to be still favoring to buy the FREMM-class frigate within the context of its frigate programme. The following 406-word report sheds light on the subject and tells how the talks are developing and whether to expect a decision soon or not. It also tells what about the Saudi Navy’s plans in the Gulf of Aden and from the Red Sea until Bab Al-Mandab.

SOURCE:http://tacticalreport.com/view_news/Saudi_Navy_Red_Sea_and_FREMM-class_frigate/980

la premiere apparition officielle du Typhoon saoudien

cockpit de tornado saoudien

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Vers une relance des discutions pour la vente de frégates à l’Arabie Saoudite ?


Le vice-ministre saudien de la défense, le Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, se préparerait à faire une visite à Paris pour relancer les discutions entre les 2 pays concernant la vente d’armement, dont celles concernant la vente de frégates FREMM.

L’article est disponible (sur abonnement) sur le site du journal : Tactical Report

HAI et MEPC remportons un contrat qui s'élève à 43 USD millions pour une période de trois (3) ans en vertu duquel, l'entrepreneur assurera l'entretien, la réparation, et les essai des moteurs T56, des C-130 de l'aviation royale saoudienne.

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HAI and MEPC Win a $43 Million Contract to Support Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force T56 Engines

06:34 GMT, February 12, 2010 In January 2010 (news web-posted on 10 February) The Ministry of Defense & Aviation & Inspectorate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has awarded a contract for the maintenance of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) T56 Engines to Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) and the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC). The HAI and MEPC team participated in the respective international tender and successfully competed among all other T56 Authorized Maintenance Centers operating worldwide. The contract is worth USD 43 million for a period of three (3) years under which, the contractor will provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and testing services of the T56 engines, modules and components, that power one of the world’s largest fleet of C-130 aircraft of the Royal Saudi Air Force. This contract is of high importance to HAI because it fulfils its main strategic objectives, which are: • The export-oriented marketing strategy, which has led HAI during the last five years to increase its international business activity, balancing the exports / imports mixture (50/50) of signed contracts. • The T56 aeroengines to become core business for HAI and capture business from the world market. A choice based on the fact that this engine is one of the most widely used engines (7,500 engines worldwide). Moreover, HAI, due to its long experience in maintaining this type of engine for more than 30 years, has obtained the authorization by Rolls Royce to operate as one of the seven Authorized Maintenance Centers in the world. • HAI to establish a strong presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to pursue more business not only in Saudi Arabia but also in the wider region. HAI’s international recognition as a reliable service provider and Center of Excellence for this specific type of engine, the high quality standards of delivered services and products, its consistency with contractual delivery times, high technological capabilities, and skilled workforce, will ensure successful program implementation. For the last five years, HAI has been applying a carefully planned export-oriented strategy, and aggressive marketing policy, that have led to many business agreements, such as this major contract. Among these agreements are: • With Lockheed Martin for the Coproduction of F-16 Fighter Aircraft: HAI manufactures almost 30% of the body of the F-16 aircraft, for the global market. • With Lockheed Martin for the C-130 J Production Program under which HAI is manufacturing and assembling mid and plug panels installed on cargo aircraft type C-130J, as an exclusive global supplier of Lockheed Martin. • With USAF for the CCIP Modification Program, which calls for the structural and avionics upgrade of about 100 U.S Air Force’s F-16 aircraft located in Europe, and runs its 3rd year of implementation. • With EADS for the co-production of Airbus A320 Cargo Door Frames, with a progressive increase on HAI’s monthly production from 8 shipsets in 2004 to 22 shipsets currently, • With Sikorsky for the production of sections for the Sikorsky Black Hawk UH-60 Helicopter The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Greece have traditionally enjoyed excellent relationship, and this program is a great opportunity for both countries to further strengthen such relationship, as it involves the support of the operational availability of a friendly nation’s air force. The contract was signed, on behalf of the Saudi Arabia Government, by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense & Aviation & Inspector General, Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz. Referring to this important contract, Mr. Tassos Philippakos, Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Aerospace Industry, stated that “this contract is a major breakthrough for our company, and lays the cornerstone in our relationship with MEPC, as well as the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia, reflecting HAI’s successful effort towards an export-oriented dynamic marketing strategy. For both HAI and MEPC the contract constitutes an important first step towards establishing a long business relationship not only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but also in the wider region”.

defpro.com

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Saudi Arabia Buys MBDA Missiles: Sources
Saudi Arabia has signed a deal to acquire the Storm Shadow cruise missile from European weapons builder MBDA as part of a Tornado strike aircraft update package, said industry sources here.

The weapons package also includes the Brimstone anti-armor missile, they said.
Earlier plans to include the ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missile ended last year when the Saudis selected Diehl BGT Defence's rival IRIS-T for Tornado and the Typhoon fighter.
French-based weapons firm MBDA, in which BAE is a major shareholder, has always refused to discuss negotiations even though a Saudi aircraft being modified at BAE's Warton aerospace complex in the U.K. was photographed taking off on a test flight carrying a Storm Shadow.
News of the contract signing emerged as a result of an entry in BAE Systems' preliminary results for 2009.
The document said that "significant incremental orders totalling £1.2 billion ($1.9 billion) were received in the period for the Tornado Sustainment Programme weapons contract, naval minehunter mid-life update and a multi-year naval training program."
MBDA seemed unaware the deal had been made public. A spokesman declined to confirm any details, saying it was "up to the Ministry of Defence or the customer to comment."
BAE revealed last year that it was upgrading three Saudi minehunters originally supplied by the VT Group in the mid-1990s.
The British-based company employs around 4,900 people in Saudi Arabia supporting the Tornado, Hawk trainer and other programs.
Last year, the company delivered the first eight of 72 Typhoons purchased by the Saudis and agreed on a package to support the aircraft.
The first deliveries of the Tactica armored security vehicle for the Saudi National Guard commenced in 2009 and a support package has been secured by the company.
BAE chief executive Ian King said Feb. 18 that future Saudi orders might include more Tactica orders, upgrades to Bradley armored vehicles, and the purchase of mine-protected vehicles.
The company admitted, though, that it was having problems with a command-and-control, communications, computers and intelligence program it signed in 2006 with the Saudis.
The C4I program remains "challenging and discussions continue with the aim of agreeing the definition of a solution that meets customer requirements" said the results document

defensenews.com

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Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $41,898,184 contract which will provide for the purchase and contractor logistic support of sniper advanced targeting pods to support a foreign military sale customer, Saudi Arabia. At this time, $20,949,092 has been obligated. 448 PKHCB, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8522-10-C-0003).

18 officiers pilotes saoudiens seront forme's en Espagne au pilotage de l'Eurofighter. Pour moi ca a deux importantes lectures. La premiere dit du tres haut degre' de preparation des Forces Aeriens Espagnoles et la deuxieme c'est le faite que les saoudiens aient prefere' l'Espagne au Royaume Uni pays qui en faite les a vendus l'avion en question. Probablement ce ci est du aux denonciations de corruption qui a entoure' ce contract.

Je m'excuse pour la traduction, j'ai pas, au jourd'hui, la patience suffisante pour la corriger.

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La base aérienne de Moron de la Frontera (Séville), qui pendant des décennies abritait un important contingent de troupes américaines, à partir d'avril quelques invités exceptionnels: deux pilotes d'Air Force en Arabie saoudite pendant une période de six à dix mois seront formés à la manipulation l'un des chasseurs les plus avancés dans le monde, ou EF-2000 Eurofighter, faite par l'Espagne, l'Italie, l'Allemagne et le Royaume-Uni. Seront les pionniers d'un groupe pilote initial de 16 Saoudiens qui ont été formés à la base de l'Andalousie, près de l'armée espagnole, plutôt que de la Royal Aircraft sur le sol britannique, comme cela a été traditionnelle.

Si l'expérience est couronnée de succès, suivez ces 18 pourrait être bien plus, et que l'Arabie saoudite a besoin d'au moins deux cents pilotes, les ingénieurs et les mécaniciens d'exploitation pour l'EF 72-2000 des avions de combat ont acheté Riyad en 2007 au Royaume-Uni pour plus de 5.000 millions d'euros.

La présence de ces étudiants va changer dans la vie quotidienne de la base de réactiver leur compte doit être un lieu de prière ou d'adapter le régime alimentaire à leurs préceptes religieux, mais surtout dans le moyen terme permettra de tisser des liens entre les armées des deux pays , puisque, par l'élite Moron passer la force aérienne saoudienne.

Le fait que les conditions météorologiques l'Andalousie est plus proche de la péninsule arabique à l'anglaise et, par conséquent, compter sur des jours plus propices au vol, ainsi que les relations privilégiées entre la monarchie espagnole et la Maison des Saoud ont fournis, selon les sources, un accord qui avait été en gestation depuis plus d'un an.

Bien que le montant initial n'est pas significatif économiques, sources de l'industrie sont convaincus que dans le moyen terme, une partie de la maintenance du parc Arabie EF-2000 aéronefs mai aura lieu en Espagne, où elle entraînerait une compensation financière importante.L'objectif est de commercialiser la capacité excédentaire à l'Air Force, en coopération avec des entreprises espagnoles dans la défense, obtenir un revenu supplémentaire à une époque de compressions budgétaires.

Une illustration de cette philosophie a été signé entre la société Industria de Turbo Thrusters (PTI) pour réparer les moteurs et six Hercules C-130 d'Air Force Libye. ITP intention était de faire le travail dans la Maestranza de Séville Air Force. Jusqu'ici, cependant, n'a pas été possible en raison de problèmes administratifs posés par le fait que ses travailleurs sont employés civils de la défense, afin que l'ITP a envoyé les premiers moteurs au Royaume Uni. Le montant du contrat, 3,5 millions d'euros, pourrait croître à l'avenir, que Tripoli a 15 Hercules et sa réparation a été fermé aux entreprises de l'Ouest aujourd'hui en raison des sanctions imposées au régime de Kadhafi par l'attentat de Lockerbie.

Moron de base est une formation comme celle de San Javier (Murcia) et Talavera La Real (Badajoz) - mais il est seul à 28 jets Eurofighter, attaché à l'aile 11. L'un de ses deux escadrons, 113, est dédiée à la conversion opérationnelle des pilotes formés dans d'autres combattants, y compris les Mirage F-1, le nouvel objectif EF-2000.

http://www.elpais.com/articulo/espana/Arabia/Saudi/instruye/pilotos/combate/base/Moron/elpepuesp/20100321elpepinac_11/Tes

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U.S awarded $17.2 million contract to DynCorp to support the Royal Saudi helicopter fleet
The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command has awarded a contract to DynCorp International to provide helicopter maintenance support services for the Royal Saudi helicopter fleet.

The contract, which was awarded under the Foreign Military Sales program, has a two year base period with a contract value of $17.2 million, and three one-year option periods. The total potential value if all options are exercised is up to $43.1 million.

DynCorp International will assist the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) in maximizing aircraft operational capability and achieving training objectives. The RSLFAC fleet contains Apache, Blackhawk, and combat scout aircraft.

DynCorp International will provide support services and personnel to augment, train and advise personnel of the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command. All work will be performed in Saudi Arabia.

The contract was first awarded in April 2009, but was under a stay-of-performance due to protest by the incumbent. The stay-of-performance was lifted January 13, 2010, following denial of the protest by the Government Accountability Office, and a 60 day phase-in transition began January 30, 2010.

“I am very pleased that DynCorp International is expanding its aviation support services to the Royal Saudi helicopter fleet, building on our successful performance in platform support elsewhere in the region,” said DynCorp International President and CEO William L. Ballhaus.

defenseworld

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Une bataille navale entre les Emirats-Arabes-Unis et l’Arabie Saoudite fait craindre pour la sécurité du golfe Persique



Par Rédacteur en chef.
Publié le 29 mars 2010, dernière mise à jour le 29 mars 2010.

Un affrontement naval dans le golfe Persique a rallumé les craintes sur la sécurité des voies maritimes les plus importantes au monde.

La marine des Emirats-Arabes-Unis aurait ouvert le feu sur un patrouilleur saoudien suite à un conflit concernant leurs frontières maritimes.
Selon un article, 2 marins saoudiens auraient été blessés au cours de l’affrontement.
Le bâtiment saoudien a été contraint de se rendre et ses marins ont été retenus à Abu Dhabi pendant plusieurs jours, avant d’être libérés et remis à l’ambassade saoudienne en début de semaine dernière.
L’incident s’est produit dans des eaux revendiquées par les 2 pays, entre les côtes d’Arabie Saoudite, d’Abu Dhabi et la péninsule riche en gaz de l’état du Qatar.
La zone regorge de champs de pétrole. Le projet du pipeline Dolphin, qui doit transporter du gaz naturel directement du Qatar à Abu Dhabi, a fortement irrité les autorités saoudiennes.
Référence :


The Telegraph (Grande-Bretagne)

Corlobe.

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Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Perform A-to-L Upgrades on Royal Saudi Land Forces’ BLACK HAWK Helicopters


SHELTON, Connecticut | Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of a contract with the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) to upgrade its fleet of BLACK HAWK helicopters from the UH-60 A model configuration to the more modern UH-60L aircraft configuration. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Based on the success of the H-60 Helicopter Recapitalization and Upgrade Program on U.S. Army BLACK HAWK aircraft, the H-60 helicopter modernization program includes comprehensive fleet upgrades for Sikorsky’s global customers. The Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) A-to-L conversion plan is the second international modernization program under contract with SAS. The first program is currently under way at Chase Field Operations Center in Texas, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services facility.

The A-to-L upgrade program incorporates key improvements consisting of a T700 to T701D engine upgrade for increased power and reliability, and upgraded flight controls, avionics and instrument panel modifications. Additionally, the upgraded H-60 helicopters will be equipped with a new Aircraft Flight Control Computer (AFCC) as well as new wiring harness, high speed shaft and seal lead acid battery.

“This conversion program will modernize the current Saudi fleet and allow for better commonality and integration with its newly acquired fleet of UH-60L aircraft. As we continue to successfully transition the UH-60 BLACK HAWK helicopter through our global modernizations programs, this Saudi project serves as an important launch point in the region,” said David Adler, president of Sikorsky Aerospace Services.

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Saudi Arabia Waits on UK Election Results for Mega Arms Contract
Saudi Arabia has stalled signing a £4bn ($6bn) defence contract with the UK until a new government is voted in after the May general election.
The contract concerns weapons for Eurofighter Typhoon jets bought by the government through a £20bn ($30.3bn) deal signed with the UK in September 2007, according to timesonline.co.uk.
Saudi Arabia is considering purchasing at least 24 more Eurofighters, worth around £1.5bn ($2.27bn) but have temporarily stalled the process with a view to restarting discussions once the next parliament is installed.
The Saudi Government made a similar move in 2006 when the country stalled a deal to buy 72 Typhoons at a cost of £4.43bn until a few months after Gordon Brown had replaced Tony Blair.

naval-technology

Je me demande si les FAR auront accès à ce genre de facilities .

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Raytheon Company has created a private limited company in Riyadh to pursue training opportunities in the kingdom and the region.


'Establishing Raytheon Technical Services Middle East allows us to better serve customers and develop deeper relationships necessary to long-term success,' said John Harris, Raytheon Technical Services Company President.

'We provide the highest-quality technical and professional solutions and are honoured to be open for business in Saudi Arabia.'

Mark Littel, President of Raytheon Technical Services Middle East, said there is a demand in the Middle East for the creative and tailored training approaches Raytheon provides.

'Raytheon addresses specific needs by working in partnership with customers to develop and deliver the right solutions,' Littel said.

'Having a permanent presence in one of the largest and fastest-growing economies in the region will help us to be not only responsive but also to be more competitive in the market.'

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Lockheed Martin To Deliver Additional Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods to Royal Saudi Air Force
ORLANDO, FL | Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has signed a $40 million foreign military sales contract to deliver Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs) to the Royal Saudi Air Force. This is the second Sniper ATP purchase in a multi-year precision sensor modernization program to improve precision targeting, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability of Royal Saudi Air Force F-15S aircraft.

The Royal Saudi Air Force first purchased Sniper pods in March 2009. Operational evaluation of the pod on the F-15S concluded in January of this year, with the Royal Saudi Air Force declaring the pod mission ready.

“Deliveries on the initial F-15S Sniper ATP contract were completed ahead of schedule,” said John Rogers, Saudi Sniper ATP program manager at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “We’ve received very positive feedback from Saudi aircrews flying the Sniper pod, and we look forward to delivering additional pods to support their urgent operational requirement for Sniper ATP capability.”

Featuring exceptional image quality and stability due to its next-generation design, the Sniper ATP delivers extremely precise weapon targeting for multiple fixed and moving targets, a high performance datalink for real-time coordination between aircrews and ground troops, and real-time weapon damage estimation radius displays to reduce the potential for collateral damage. The Sniper pod is heavily used as a non-traditional intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance asset for convoy route reconnaissance and battlefield situational awareness.

Deployed in theater on U.S. Air Force and coalition partner F-15, F-16, A-10 and B-1 aircraft, the Sniper ATP is also operational on the CF-18 and Harrier GR7 and GR9 aircraft. Platform expansion continues with the B-52, Tornado, Typhoon, unmanned aerial vehicles and additional aircraft.

defpro

Turkey strikes military deal with Saudi Arabia

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=turkey-strikes-military-deal-with-saudi-arabia-2010-05-24

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Saudi F-15s to be Fitted with Goodrich Flight Control Components
The Royal Saudi Air Force's (RSAF) F-15 fighter jet fleet is to be retrofitted with flight control components from US-based Goodrich Corporation.
Under a new contract from Al Raha Group for Technical Services, Goodrich will supply ten different GRID-LOCK components to enable the retrofitting for 150 F-15 fighters of the RSAF.
Goodrich will provide components such as ailerons, flaps, rudder fairings and wing tips to reduce lifecycle costs.
The GRID-LOCK technology will join machined structural components to make strong, lightweight parts out of interlocking pieces.
It will make the components more durable and corrosion-resistant, compared with bonded aluminium honeycomb components.
Goodrich will begin deliveries in late 2010 and continue to mid 2011.

airforce-technology

peut étre que l'entrée des FREMM en Arabie est proche !!

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Hervé Morin en Arabie saoudite


Le ministre français de la Défense Hervé Morin a entamé aujourd'hui une visite de deux jours en Arabie saoudite, pays avec lequel la France entretient des relations de défense et d'armement soutenues, a-t-on appris de source diplomatique.

Hervé Morin devait rencontrer dans la journée à Jeddah, sur la mer Rouge, où il est arrivé dans la matinée, le ministre-adjoint saoudien de la Défense, le prince Khaled Ben Sultan Ben Abdel Aziz, pour des entretiens sur "des questions de sécurité régionale et de coopération dans le domaine de la défense", a-t-on ajouté. Il devait être reçu en soirée par le roi Abdallah, a-t-on indiqué sans plus de détails.

A l'été 2009, la France et l'Arabie saoudite avaient conclu un contrat portant sur l'achat de trois nouveaux avions ravitailleurs A330-MRTT dérivés de l'Airbus A330. Les deux pays ont également discuté de la possible acquisition par Ryad de frégates multi-missions (FREMM) et d'hélicoptères de transport de troupes (Fennec, Cougar ou NH90).