Made in KSA

[The SC]

@SC what ever happened to those deals for licensed production from Russia? I think it was the TOS-1A, AT-14 Kornet, and AGS-30. I don't recall seeing any of these three or at least one of the three being the TOS-1A.

That deal is still going on and BTW it is local production with ToT, not under licence..Even the S-400 will come with ToT..this is the new Saudi Arabia's arms procurement policy.. every arms deal comes with ToT be it from the US, Russia, China or elsewhere.. it is very clear, ToT or no deal..
We might see more deals with Russia next month during Putin's visit to KSA..

 

[Ceylal]

That deal is still going on and BTW it is local production with ToT, not under licence..Even the S-400 will come with ToT..this is the new Saudi Arabia's arms procurement policy.. every arms deal comes with ToT be it from the US, Russia, China or elsewhere.. it is very clear, ToT or no deal..
We might see more deals with Russia next month during Putin's visit to KSA..

Bullshit! It will never happen...just an a fake Arab news..The Sauds are interested by building the Akula class submarine too..

 

[Philip the Arab]

Bullshit! It will never happen...just an a fake Arab news..The Sauds are interested by building the Akula class submarine too..

Not full production as I heard and besides anybody can do something with the right instructions. Go check Russian news sites literally just search Saudi Arabia S-400 it's not fake news you're just mentally challenged.

 

[Ceylal]

Not full production as I heard and besides anybody can do something with the right instructions. Go check Russian news sites literally just search Saudi Arabia S-400 it's not fake news you're just mentally challenged.

mentally challenged? Nannek!
russians are not going to give their best technology to a country, that may end up in the hand of the USA..Sources talk about several countries seeking it..For the time being only, Russia, Kazakhstan and Algeria that have them...China and India maybe the next acquirers.
Arabs like to boast..everything that they see , touch or dream about think its theirs..

 

[The SC]

 

[The SC]

All of this and much more was done around 2012!

 

[The SC]

Lightning F.53 of the RSAF; Big Bird Aviation Collection

 

[The SC]

@SC I was thinking for a while about Saudi Arabia's armored vehicles and wondered why they haven't converted their older MBTs into APCs or IFVs. Do you think it would be possible to use AMX-30s and M60 Pattons and convert them into vehicles which have much better armor than conventional APCs possessed by Saudi Arabia such as the M113. AMX-30 wouldn't be so good as the armor on it is complete garbage with a maximum of 50 meters but it would still outperform the M113 but the M60 Patrons would be very good at being converted with exceptional armor qualities. Israel and Jordan are both converting their older tanks because of the tanks achieving obsolescence. Again just tell me if you think they should do it or not.

KSA thought about the idea, but maybe to convert the old tanks to MLRS and not to IFV..

 

[The SC]

 

[The SC]

Manufacture and development of turbines

 

[The SC]

Joint space activity with Russia:
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- The manufacture, development and use of spacecraft and other special equipment, such as the creation of appropriate ground infrastructure for space activities.

- Joint development of spacecraft and space systems.

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https://www.uqn.gov.sa/articles/1538083048769543900/


TKF-500 TurboFAN

 

[The SC]

Sound detection system for fire release source (anti-sniper)


The system of fire detection using sound determines the coordinates and location of the sniper or shooter. Our unique system is built-in and lightweight and can quickly and accurately provide the user with the source of the shots with 3D geo-information to increase the effectiveness of the reaction to the source of the shots. The system can be used for multiple purposes, and can be used while carried by the operator or even placed on top of the vehicle.
http://www.wdei.sa/services/new-copy-copy/
http://www.wdei.sa/services/new-copy-copy/

 

[xbat]

TKF-500 TurboFAN is interesting, could you tell us more please?

 

[Philip the Arab]

TKF-500 TurboFAN is interesting, could you tell us more please?

Yes I will tell you more. The TKF-500 Turbofan is an 1000 pounds of thrust turbofan that can power long range cruise missiles and UAVs. They have cooperated with a Brazilian company that also sells other turbofans called http://www.turbomachine.com.br/
For comparison the https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_(missile) has only 610 pounds of thrust and the one Saudi Arabia has produced has 1000 pounds which means bigger payloads in cruise missiles and longer ranges. It can't be used on large aircraft or anything but hopefully in the future Saudi Arabia will develop bigger and more powerful jets that can power aircraft.

 

[The SC]

Yes I will tell you more. The TKF-500 Turbofan is an 1000 pounds of thrust turbofan that can power long range cruise missiles and UAVs. They have cooperated with a Brazilian company that also sells other turbofans called http://www.turbomachine.com.br/
For comparison the https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_(missile) has only 610 pounds of thrust and the one Saudi Arabia has produced has 1000 pounds which means bigger payloads in cruise missiles and longer ranges. It can't be used on large aircraft or anything but hopefully in the future Saudi Arabia will develop bigger and more powerful cruise missiles.

And most likely bigger engines!!!