Saudi Air Defense Personnel Complete Third Unit of THAAD Training in the United States
The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces have announced the graduation of the third unit of personnel trained to operate the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system, following the completion of an intensive program at Fort Bliss Military Base in El Paso, Texas.
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This latest graduation builds on two earlier batches of Saudi officers and specialists who underwent similar training in recent months, as part of an ongoing initiative to establish a fully qualified Saudi operational and maintenance crew for the THAAD system.
Widely regarded as one of the most advanced missile defense technologies in the world, the THAAD battery is designed to intercept short- and medium-range ballistic missiles and is considered a key pillar of the Kingdom’s air defense capabilities.
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The Saudi personnel completed a comprehensive course that included technical instruction, operational training, combat simulations, and advanced field exercises.
The program was conducted under the supervision of experts from the system’s manufacturing company in coordination with the United States, reflecting strong defense cooperation between the two countries.
The initiative is in line with the Saudi Ministry of Defense’s strategy to enhance operational readiness and technical proficiency through specialized training. It also supports Vision 2030 goals of modernizing the Kingdom’s military forces and advancing the localization of defense technology.
The graduation ceremony was held at Fort Bliss in the presence of Maj. Gen. Khalid Al-Zahrani, commander of the 1st Air Defense Group, representing Lt. Gen. Mazyad Al-Amro, commander of the Air Defense Forces, alongside US officials and representatives from the training program.
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