Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Graduates Third THAAD Company at US Fort Bliss

   Riyadh, August 25, 2025, SPA -- The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces announced the graduation of the third company of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system after its personnel completed specialized individual training at Fort Bliss military base in El Paso, Texas.
   This graduation is part of an integrated plan to qualify operation and maintenance crews for the THAAD system, one of the world's most advanced missile defense systems and a key component of the Kingdom's air defense.
   The graduates participated in intensive programs, including technical and operational training, combat simulation, and advanced field exercises, conducted under the supervision of the manufacturer’s experts and in cooperation with the US military as part of a joint defense agreement.
   The training program aligns with the Ministry of Defense's strategy to enhance military capabilities and improve combat readiness in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
   -- SPA