The Saudi Royal Air Defense Forces launched the first secrecy of the missile air defense system “Thaad”, after completing the test, examination and operation of its systems, and delegated the field group training for its employees inside the Kingdom’s lands, during a ceremony held at the Institute of the Air Defense Forces in Jeddah Governorate, in the presence of the commander of the Air Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Mazid bin Suleiman Al -Amr.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) stated that the commander of the Air Defense Forces surrendered during the ceremony the science of confidentiality to the commander of the first air defense group, marking the entry of official service within the Saudi Royal Air Defense Forces systems.
She said that the inauguration of this secrecy within the “Thaad” defensive project aims to enhance the readiness of the air defense forces and raise its capabilities in protecting the atmosphere and vital installations, which contributes to supporting the security of the strategic interests of the Kingdom.
She pointed out that the Air Defense Forces released earlier the first and second secrets of the “Thaad” system, after the completion of its employees, individual training courses specialized at the Fort Bliss Base, Texas.
