Armée Saoudienne / Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia

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WASHINGTON, November 28, 2012 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress November 26 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for technical services to recertify the functional shelf life of up to 300 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) (MIM-104D) Guidance Enhanced Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training nd logistical support for an estimated cost of $130 million.
The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale of technical services to recertify the functional shelf life of up to 300 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) (MIM-104D) Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM), modernization of existing equipment, spare and repair parts, support equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representatives logistics, engineering, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $130 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed recertification program will allow the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces to extend the shelf life of the PAC-2 missiles in its inventory for an additional twelve years.
The proposed recertification program will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Raytheon Corporation in Andover, Massachusetts. The recertification process will be performed by Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale
Implementation of this proposed sale will require one contractor representative to travel to the Missile Assembly Disassembly Facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on an extended basis for missile assembly/disassembly support, system checkout, training and technical and logistics support.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2012/Saudi_Arabia_12-65.pdf

bizarre…. Seulement recertification program ?
Après les commandes des voisins et surtout la dernière commande d’avant hier pour le C4I je m’attendais plutôt à une commande THAAD ou PAC3…bizarre

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Houthis capturé une base militaire de l'Arabie Saoudite

La nuit dernière Houthis ont attaqué une base militaire de l'Arabie Saoudite "Al Manara". A été tué le 18 saoudiens, les militaires, les autres militaires ont fui.

L'arabie Saoudite a demandé des tribus yéménites contribuer à un accord avec le "Ansar Allah" cessez-le-feu. Ceci est rapporté la chaîne de télévision Al-Maidin.

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Les militaires de l'Arabie Saoudite à la frontière avec le Yémen

G36 dans le desert..

Saudi Arabia to get additional Patriot fire units

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Raytheon revealed on 23 April that Saudi Arabia had awarded it a contract worth over USD2 billion to deliver additional Patriot air defence systems.
The company announced the contract on 17 April, but did not identify the customer until six days later.
The initial Raytheon press release said the direct commercial sale included "fully digitised new-production Patriot fire units with the latest technology for improved threat detection, identification and engagement", and a full training and support package.
The 23 April press release added that the package would include the "latest technology for improved detection, identification and engagement".
A Raytheon spokesperson told IHS Jane's that the company could not reveal further details about the contract.

http://www.janes.com/article/50911/saudi-arabia-to-get-additional-patriot-fire-units#.VTkrJyBnMFg.twitter

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Crash d'un avion d'entrainement saoudien


Publié le 27/04/2015 à 12h32, par Guillaume Belan


F-15 saoudien DR

Un avion d'entrainement militaire saoudien s'est crashé dimanche matin, rapporte l'AFP, tuant ses deux occupants : l'instructeur et son élève. Le drame s'est produit à l'école King Faisal Air Academy proche de Riyad. Annoncé par le ministre de la défense d'Arabie Saoudite, il n'a cependant donné aucune autre précision.

Riyad dispose de plusieurs types d'avions d'entrainement, des Hawk britanniques ou de F-15D américains. L'Arabie Saoudite vient de mettre fin à son opération « Tempête décisive » contre les rebelles houtistes au Yemen, où le pays a engagé de très nombreux moyens aériens, principalement F-15 et Tornado.


http://www.air-cosmos.com/2015/04/27/33085-crash-d-un-avion-d-entrainement-saoudien

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Antonov construira des AN 32 multiusage en arabie saoudite pour les besoin locaux avec un partenaire local

le ministere de la garde nationale (MNG) construit avec l´USArmy son army aviation from scratch,cette 2eme armée independante compte 120.000,elle recevera des UH60M et AH64E deja en tests pour constituer sa premiere brigade(phase 1),y´aura surement d´autres brigades apres (3 phases)

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U.S., Saudi leaders review Saudis' aviation buildup

The Office of the Program Manager-Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program held its annual U.S./SANG Aviation Program Management Review April 1-7 in Huntsville, Ala.

Representatives gathered to discuss procurements as the United States helps the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of the National Guard build their aviation force.

OPM-SANG, which celebrated a 42-year partnership with the MNG last month, is dedicated to enhancing the special relationship between the KSA and the United States. To do this, military and civilian teams assigned to Saudi Arabia assist in modernizing their National Guard force. This modernization encompasses training, equipment, maintenance, supply, procurement, management, organization, health care and facilities.

"The goal of the Aviation PMR is to synchronize actions across the aviation enterprise to ensure our (MNG) partners modernize their aviation force in the most efficient manner they can," said Brig. Gen. Paul Laughlin, OPM-SANG program manager.

The five days of face-to-face talks between OPM-SANG and MNG leaders, industry partners, contractors and case managers were especially important as a Saudi-led coalition has conducted airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen since March 26. The air campaign was suspended April 21, but military action has since resumed.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently conducting combat operations within their region and the Guard must be prepared to answer any call and accomplish assigned missions," Laughlin said April 1.

The MNG is one of two, full-time active armies in the Kingdom and is on a path to achieve an end-strength of 120,000. Its roots date back to the late King Abdul-Aziz's original White Army, and its stated mission is to assist with the defense of the Kingdom and protect the royal family.

While the PMR had no connection to the airstrikes in the Middle East, it does underscore the importance of the OPM-SANG mission and this year's conference in Huntsville.

"I believe this is a first in a long time that an Army Security Assistance organization is assisting a partner nation with beginning an army aviation force from the ground up," Laughlin said.

He said the complex nature of starting up an aviation force from its founding takes a lot of expertise, coordination and skilled negotiation.

"With as many agencies, commands and corporations, all assisting in the modernization efforts, it is imperative that synchronization occurs," Laughlin said.

He noted that the initial UH-60M Black Hawk and AH-64E Apache helicopters have been delivered and are on their way to close out Phase 1 of the modernization program, filling the MNG's first combat aviation brigade.

Feedback from the PMR was positive. Both U.S. and Saudi representatives are hopeful that the meeting will result in improved coordination and performance.

"The PMR is a very important event to us," MNG chief of aviation Maj. Gen. Rashed Al Zahrani said. "It is critical so that we ensure everything is being accomplished in a timely manner and appropriately."

"We have mapped out a viable plan for the remainder of Phase 1 through Phase 3," Laughlin said. "I am very proud of the work which has been done so far by the OPM-SANG aviation team. Their dedication and commitment to excellence with assisting their Saudi Guard counterparts is inspiring."

Laughlin praised the Saudis' participation and openness during the PMR.

"We are truly longtime partners with very established relationships," said Laughlin, "and as such, candor is not only constructive, it is what is expected -- on both sides -- to ensure we meet our partners' intent and needs."

http://www.army.mil/article/148066/U_S___Saudi_leaders_review_Saudis__aviation_buildup

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters

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WASHINGTON, May 20, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.9 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a sale of ten (10) MH-60R multi-mission helicopters fourteen (14) APS-153(V) Multi-Mode radars (10 installed, 2 spares and 2 for testing); twenty-four T-700 GE 401 C engines (20 installed and 4 spares); twelve (12) APX-123 Identification Friend or Foe transponders (10 installed and 2 spares); fourteen (14) AN/AAS-44C(V) Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems Forward Looking Infrared Radars (10 installed, 2 spares, and 2 for testing); twenty-six (26) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems with Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (20 installed and 6 spares); and Link-16 capability; one-thousand (1,000) AN/SSQ-36/53/62 Sonobuoys; thirty-eight (38) AGM-114R Hellfire II missiles; five (5) AGM-114 M36-E9 Captive Air Training missiles; four (4) AGM-114Q Hellfire Training Missiles; three-hundred eighty (380) Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System rockets; twelve (12) M-240D crew served weapons; and twelve (12) GAU-21 crew served weapons. Also included are spare engine containers; facilities study and design; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; communication equipment; aerial refueling services; ferry support; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $1.9 billion.

http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/kingdom-saudi-arabia-mh-60r-multi-mission-helicopters

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Des MH-60R Seahawk pour l'Arabie Saoudite



Fin mai, le département d'Etat américain a donné son accord pour la vente de 10 hélicoptères MH-60R à l'Arabie Saoudite. Cette acquisition est d'une valeur d' 1,9 milliards de dollars. Elle représente une première étape au plan de modernisation de la flotte de la marine saoudienne, estimée à environ 16 milliards de dollars.

Conclu dans le cadre FMS, ce premier contrat comprend donc 10 MH-60R, des équipements associés, mais aussi des armes et un soutien logistique. Ainsi Riyad attend également des mitrailleuse GAU-21 et M420, des roquettes de 70 mm à guidage laser élaborées par BAE (« Arme Advanced Precision ») et des missiles AGM-114, eux aussi à guidage laser, de chez Lockheed Martin (« Helfire »).

Les hélicoptères seront équipés des radars Telephonics APS-153 (v) et FLIR Raytheon AAS-44C (v), les mêmes que ceux présents sur les modèles américains. Le dernier est doté d'un système infrarouge et d'un laser de ciblage. Les aéronefs seront également munis de bouées Sonar SSQ-36/53/62. L'ensemble de ces dispositifs, ainsi que le poste de pilotage, devront être intégrés par Lockheed Martin, le constructeur.

Cette acquisition vise à moderniser les ressources militaires de Riyad. « L'Arabie Saoudite va utiliser ces nouvelles capacités comme un moyen de dissuasion face aux menaces régionales et pour renforcer la défense de son territoire » rapporte la Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Destinés à l'attaque de sous-marins et de navires, les MH60R peuvent également participer à des missions de secondaires du type recherche et sauvetage (SAR), évacuation médicale (MEDEVAC), relais de communications, ravitaillement vertical ou encore soutien aux incendies.



http://www.air-cosmos.com/2015/06/01/36094-des-mh-60r-seahawk-pour-l-arabie-saoudite

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Un nouveau coup de pouce pour les King Air 350 ISR saoudiens




Les forces armées saoudiennes vont bénéficier d'un soutien pour deux King Air 350 équipés pour des missions ISR. Le contrat a été attribué à L-3C (lire ci-dessous); il a une valeur de 23 millions de dollars.

En août 2012, l'Arabie saoudite avait déjà été équipée en matériel ISR dans le cadre d'un contrat d'une valeur de 257 millions de dollars avec L-3C. Le contrat de 2012 prévoyait la fourniture de 4 King Air (et 4 autres en option).

Il est difficile de dire précisément quelle est le volume de la flotte ISR saoudienne. En août 2014, après l'annonce de la fourniture de deux appareils ISR (valeur 61 millions de dollars), elle était estimée à 14 appareils. Les deux premiers ont été livrés en 2011.

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L-3 Communications Corp., Integrated Systems Group, Greenville, Texas, has been awarded a $23,188,063 firm-fixed-price undefinitized contract action for King Air 350 aircraft support. Contractor will provide training, a mission systems trainer, field service representative support, and spares in support of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities for two King Air 350 aircraft. Work will be performed at Greenville, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2017. This contract is 100 percent foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia. This award is the result of a sole-source acquisition. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-14-C-4023).

http://lignesdedefense.blogs.ouest-france.fr/archive/2015/06/06/deux-king-air-350-isr-pour-l-arabie-saoudite-14215.html

Saudi Arabia orders four Airbus C295W aircraft

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The Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia has purchased in open competition, and after carrying out a complete evaluation, four C295W aircraft to enhance its capabilities. The C295W has been chosen based on its demonstrated excellent operational capabilities in hot and severe conditions and its proven affordable maintenance and operational costs.
“We are very proud that the C295W is joining the Airbus A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport and CN235 transports previously ordered by Saudi Arabia. We greatly appreciate the confidence shown in the C295W by a nation with long expertise in operating military aircraft in desert conditions”, said Antonio Rodríguez Barberán, Head of Commercial for Military Aircraft.
Together with the previous orders received from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan and Oman, this new order from Saudi Arabia cements the C295’s position as the market-leading medium transport and patrol aircraft in the Middle East and North Africa region.

http://airbusdefenceandspace.com/newsroom/news-and-features/saudi-arabia-orders-four-airbus-c295w-aircraft/?utm_content=bufferd56ea&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

selon sputniknews l’Arabie saoudite très intéressée par des navires russes et le système de missile balistique  9K720 Iskander

http://arabic.sputniknews.com/arab_world/20150616/1014636283.html

http://arabic.sputniknews.com/world/20150616/1014640077.html#ixzz3dEX8ttrU

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French President Francois Hollande will host Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Mohamed bin Salman after the inaugural meeting of a Franco-Saudi committee that is to discuss proposed projects in the aeronautics, nuclear power, health and investment sectors.

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After the summit, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius announced Saudi Arabia — the Arab world's largest economy — and France were in talks regarding 20 projects potentially worth tens of billions of euros.

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/international/europe/2015/06/23/france-tightens-bonds-with-saudis-despite-rights-record/29154369/

France, Saudi Arabia to sign contracts worth $12 billion: Fabius

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France and Saudi Arabia plan to sign $12 billion of deals on Wednesday, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told reporters during a visit by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in deals highlighting Paris' growing commercial ties in the Middle East.

The contracts include 23 Airbus H145 helicopters worth $500 million, Fabius told reporters. The H145, previously known as the EC145, is a light twin-engined helicopter typically used for emergency services or border patrols. A military version is used by the U.S. Army.

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said he was still discussing the price for a contract for French naval patrol boats, built by DCNS. Saudi Arabia also plans to sign a feasibility study for two EPR reactors built by Areva, Fabius added.

The contracts, the latest to be agreed between Paris and a Gulf Arab state, come after French President Francois Hollande was invited by Gulf Arab leaders in May to address their summit in Saudi Arabia, a rare privilege for a foreign head of state.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/06/24/us-france-saudi-contracts-idUSKBN0P41IN20150624

HMS Al Riyadh ( 812 ) - Grèce

HMS Makkah (814) et HMS Dammam (816) escortant le CdG

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Russia ready to export Iskander missile complexes to Saudi Arabia
Russia is ready to supply Iskander tactical missile complexes to Saudi Arabia, Igor Sevastyanov, a deputy director general of Russia’s state weaponry trading corporation Rosoboronexport said on Friday, July 3. "If we, let’s say, begin the talks today they will certainly take some time," he said. "I think if Saudi Arabia wants buying this equipment, Russia will supply it."


For the process to begin, however, a number of procedures should be fulfilled as the first step. Also, the customer should have earnest willingness, Sevastyanov added.

In addition to it, a presentation of coastal guard ships and patrol vessels has been done for the Saudi Arabian delegation at the International Naval Show underway in St Petersburg.



Sevastyanov’s announcement regarding Iskanders comes across as a new development, since officials of the St Petersburg-based Machine-Building Design Bureau have said previously the Iskanders will not be exported. Nonetheless, the missile complexes have been entered in the least of defence products that can be exported.

In June, a Saudi delegation visited the Army’2015 defence forum in the Moscow region to hold talks on purchasing the complexes.

Saudi Arabia never bought weapons from Russia. Saudi Arabia has some ballistic missiles received from China but is under the fire of Russian-made Scuds missile fired by the Yemen's Houthi rebels.


http://www.armyrecognition.com/july_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/russia_ready_to_export_ss-26_iskander_missile_complexes_to_saudi_arabia_30607153.html

AH-64E

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters

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WASHINGTON, May 20, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.9 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a sale of ten (10) MH-60R multi-mission helicopters fourteen (14) APS-153(V) Multi-Mode radars (10 installed, 2 spares and 2 for testing); twenty-four T-700 GE 401 C engines (20 installed and 4 spares); twelve (12) APX-123 Identification Friend or Foe transponders (10 installed and 2 spares); fourteen (14) AN/AAS-44C(V) Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems Forward Looking Infrared Radars (10 installed, 2 spares, and 2 for testing); twenty-six (26) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems with Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (20 installed and 6 spares); and Link-16 capability; one-thousand (1,000) AN/SSQ-36/53/62 Sonobuoys; thirty-eight (38) AGM-114R Hellfire II missiles; five (5) AGM-114 M36-E9 Captive Air Training missiles; four (4) AGM-114Q Hellfire Training Missiles; three-hundred eighty (380) Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System rockets; twelve (12) M-240D crew served weapons; and twelve (12) GAU-21 crew served weapons. Also included are spare engine containers; facilities study and design; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; communication equipment; aerial refueling services; ferry support; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $1.9 billion.

http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/kingdom-saudi-arabia-mh-60r-multi-mission-helicopters

Machines tip/top avec soutien et munitions, cependant, le prix par machine avec ce packaging devient indécent :  190 M$ par appareil 

il y a un prix normal de vente et il y a un autre prix spécial pour Les pays du Golfe

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il y a un prix normal de vente et il y a un autre prix spécial pour Les pays du Golfe

ils recuprère les retrocomission plus un peu de surcout pour la protection sa fait un combo