Satellite images reveal massive changes in Saudi Arabia's strategic infrastructure. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the kingdom has begun the creation of a new underground missile base near the city of al-Nabhaniya, which could be an important milestone in the development of national defense capabilities.
The construction of the facility, which began in 2019 and was almost completed by early 2024, demonstrates Riyadh's systematic approach to strengthening its missile program. This is not just an upgrade of infrastructure, but a fundamental change in the country's security concept.
Several key factors make this project particularly significant.:
1. Return to the construction of underground bases after a ten-year hiatus
2. Choosing a location in the central part of the country to ensure maximum security
3. Modern technologies of construction and protection of the facility
This development is taking place against the background of growing tensions in the region and the complication of the geopolitical situation. The creation of the new base is becoming part of a broader modernization process of the kingdom's armed forces.
It is particularly interesting how this step corresponds to current trends in the field of missile defense. Underground placement allows you to:
- Protect missiles from reconnaissance means
- Provide resistance to enemy attack systems
- Increase the survival rate of combat units
The modernization of existing facilities combined with the construction of new ones creates an integrated protection system that significantly increases the combat readiness of the Saudi armed forces.
This initiative is important for the region. It demonstrates Saudi Arabia's commitment to self-sufficiency in security issues and willingness to invest in long-term defense projects.
Perhaps this step is also related to Riyadh's desire to reduce dependence on external suppliers of weapons and technology. Creating your own developed infrastructure is becoming an important element of strategic sovereignty.
In the meantime, we are witnessing an example of how the countries of the Middle East are adapting to changing security conditions through the modernization of their defense capabilities. The project of an underground missile base in al-Nabhaniya may become a symbol of a new stage in the development of Saudi Arabia's military potential.
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