Royal Saudi Navy

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The Royal Saudi Navy is the smallest of the [[Military of Saudi Arabia|Saudi armed forces]]. Its main role is securing the Persian Gulf, which is the country's most vital trade route, and is the route down which oil exports travel. The forces of Marines is has only a rudimentary amphibious role. Its main job is oil trade security, including oil platforms, oil terminals, and tankers.  
The Royal Saudi Navy is the smallest of the [[Military of Saudi Arabia|Saudi armed forces]]. Its main role is securing the Persian Gulf, which is the country's most vital trade route, and is the route down which oil exports travel. The forces of Marines is has only a rudimentary amphibious role. Its main job is oil trade security, including oil platforms, oil terminals, and tankers.  
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*3 Al Riyadh class frigates (modified versions of the La Fayette class frigate)
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*4 Al Medinah class frigates
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*2 Abu Dhabi class frigates
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*1 Sabha class (Oliver Hazard Perry class) frigate
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*4 Badr class corvettes
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*9 Al Sadiq class corvettes
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*2 Al-Qahir class corvettes
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*2 Muray Jib class corvettes
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*4 Barzan class fast attack craft
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*3 Damsah class fast attack craft
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*2 Al Manamah class fast attack craft
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*6 Ban Yas class fast attack craft
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*3 Al Bushra class patrol craft
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*2 Al Riffa class patrol craft
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*6 Sandown class minehunters
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Revision as of 12:51, 7 September 2013

The Royal Saudi Navy is the Naval force of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and reports to the Saudi Ministry of Defence. The Navy has about 20,000 officers and men, including 1200 Marines. The Naval headquarters is in Riyadh. The Western Fleet is based in the Red Sea with the main base at Jeddah. The Eastern Fleet is based in the Persian Gulf with the headquarters at Jubail. Other naval facilities were located at Yanbu, Dammam, and Ras al Mishab.

The Royal Saudi Navy is the smallest of the Saudi armed forces. Its main role is securing the Persian Gulf, which is the country's most vital trade route, and is the route down which oil exports travel. The forces of Marines is has only a rudimentary amphibious role. Its main job is oil trade security, including oil platforms, oil terminals, and tankers.

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Aircraft

  • Aérospatiale AS 365 Dauphin
  • Eurocopter SA 332 Super Puma
  • Eurocopter AS 565SB Panther

Flags

Image:NavalEnsignSaudiArabia.PNG
Naval Ensign of Saudi Arabia
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Naval Jack of Saudi Arabia
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