Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia
Combined military forces of Saudi Arabia
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| 2023 | Saudi Arabia signed a contract with Baykar for AKINCI UCAV export, reportedly the largest Turkish defense industry export at over three billion dollars. |
| 2021 | Saudi Arabia announced plans to start producing a high-capability drone called SkyGuard and established a robotic vehicle research laboratory at the Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute at King Saud University. |
| 2021 | CNN reported satellite images indicating Saudi Arabia was manufacturing solid fueled missiles with Chinese assistance. |
| March 2021 | Started joint military exercise with US and Pakistani Air Forces, lasting until April 10, focused on exchanging experiences and expertise. |
| January 2020 | The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District contracted AECOM and Tetra Tech to provide architectural and engineering services for the Saudi Missile Program. |
| February 26 2018 | Lt. Gen. Turki bin Bandar takes over command of the RSAF from Major Gen. Mohammed al-Otaibi and continues to lead as of the current date |
| June 10 2015 | Major Gen. Mohammed al-Otaibi assumes command of the RSAF from Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al Shaalan |
| 2014 | Saudi Arabia signed a contract with China to purchase Wing Loong drones, with more expected to be acquired. |
| 2014 | Saudi Arabia publicly displayed its strategic missile arsenal for the first time, showcasing the DF-3 missiles. |
| May 14 2014 | Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al Shaalan becomes the commander of the RSAF, succeeding Lt. Gen. Fayyadh Al Ruwaili |
| January 2014 | Newsweek revealed details of the secret 2007 DF-21 missile purchase by Saudi Arabia. |
| 2013 | Media reports first suggested that the Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force was considering purchasing advanced DF-21 ballistic missiles from China. |
| July 2013 | New Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force (RSSMF) headquarters and academy buildings were officially opened by Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz and RSSMF commander Lieutenant General Jarallah Alaluwayt. |
| May 10 2013 | Lt. Gen. Fayyadh Al Ruwaili takes over command of the RSAF from Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Ayesh |
| April 2013 | Saudi Arabia announced its intention to buy 6 Turkish TAI Anka drones, though these efforts ultimately did not succeed. |
| April 2013 | BAE Systems delivered first two new Typhoons to Saudi Arabia. |
| 2012 | Saudi Arabia purchased 50 Italian Selex Galileo Falco drones and announced a program to manufacture drones at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, launching the Saqr drone project with three new drone models. |
| May 23 2012 | BAE Systems agreed to sell 22 BAE Hawk advanced jet trainer aircraft for £1.9 billion, including simulators and training equipment. |
| December 29 2011 | United States signed $29.4 billion deal to sell 84 F-15s in the SA configuration. |
| June 16 2010 | Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Ayesh assumes command of the RSAF from Lt. Gen. Prince Abdulrahman Al-Faisal |
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