";s:4:"text";s:6144:"Saudi Arabia's new policy of military assertiveness was recently demonstrated in the Yemen conflict, where the Saudi military played a decisive role in recapturing the strategically important port of Aden after it was overrun by Iranian-back Houthi rebels. Saudi Arabia also wants to acquire a range of sophisticated ballistic missile systems, air defence systems and battle tanks, while the total number of combat ready personnel will rise above the 500,000 mark. For 2020, Saudi Arabia is ranked 17 of 138 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review . Contact: info@gatestoneinstitute.org
(Image source: White House). Four Al Madinah-class frigates based in the Red Sea, built in France (Arsenal de Marine, Lorient (French Government Dockyard and CNIM, La Seyne) in the mid-1980s. Of course, this all causes great concern with Saudi Arabia, which envisions losing its potential export transactions. I don't like the Iran deal but don't care a wit about the Saudis. Let them defend themselves against Iran. But the unanswered question is Hezbollah, Iran's client. The first are the 'TNC 35' models, which are 35-meter-long and are propelled by two diesel engines with a combined output of 7,800 kilowatts. Owner of this site is not responsible for potential mistakes or lacks of data. On 30 January 2017 Al-Madinah was attacked by Houthi rebels using a suicide boat, killing 2 sailors and wounding 3 others. The change is effective backdated to Sept. 14, 2019, and back pay is authorized. The current VA disability rates show compensation for veterans with a disability rating 10 percent or higher. and the West and Israel support them. Either way this places Saudi spending above that of Britain, at $57 billion and France's £52.4 billion (nearly $80 billion).
Saudi Arabia will also have allies of Sunni-Islamic nations and even Israel. Well if we only look at numbers they spend roughly 70$ dollars which effectively makes them the 3 biggest spender, just behind of prc and the USA. Iran would do nothing but send in that bunch of terrorists from Lebanon who must also be dispatched for any good to come out of the whole war.Otherwise millions of refugees from all over the Middle East will overrun Europe and the Muslims will import their tribal culture there as well with serious culture impacts which will change Europe for ever. All rights reserved. The hope is that such measures will transform Saudi Arabia's military into a more effective fighting force and help the nation better project its power. They are the sick man of the Middle East. No one does what he is doing by accident. Some values are estimated when official numbers are not available. The first steps towards building an institutionalised armed force for Saudi Arabia began in the 1940s, when Saudi regulars numbered perhaps 1,000–1,500, Gaub saying that officers mostly came from the Ottoman troops who had served the Sharif of Mecca before his being expelled in 1924. The overhaul in the ultraconservative kingdom has seen a number of changes, with women given military positions for the first time. The Shiites have long been the minority everywhere except Iran and are far less dangerous than the Sunnis, who are now split in various equally dangerous factions. It might take the load off of Israel because its not the Saudi's that Iran is wanting to wipe out its the US and Israel. The treaty was a smart move and arguably the first step in bringing Iran into the civilized world. Nothing easier for Iran to do that cut the sea lanes and foment guerrilla warfare. Obama, Kerry and their Persian pals are as treacherous as Hamas and Hezbollah combined! 3 Sandown-class minehunters (built by Vosper Thornycroft, Woolston), full load displacement of 480 tons: 2 French built Boraida-class replenishment oiler (modified Durance-class replenishment ships built by CN La Ciotat, with a helicopter deck aft and hangars for 2 helicopters. The helicopter deck at the stern has a single landing spot for a medium size helicopter, such as the Eurocopter AS 365 Dauphin or the larger AS 532 Cougar or NH90 helicopters.[11]. Although the employment of arms for the sake of the tribe and the clan remains a higher ideal than military service to the state, service in the Saudi military is considered an honorable and sought-after profession.
Gatestone also reserves the right to edit comments for length, clarity and grammar, or to conform to these guidelines. The Saudi's concerns are not going to be dismissed as easily, by the way they are going to rearm. How Strong Is Saudi Arabia's Military?
17 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service; no conscription. At least there was freedom of religion in the old Syria and sectarian tendencies were suppressed before the Saudis and their allies sent their shock troops to cause havoc and promote sectarian division.). The GlobalFirepower.com logo is a trademark of this website and is protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws.