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Royal Saudi Land Forces

The Royal Saudi Land Forces is the branch of the military responsible for defending the country on land.

Saudi Arabia Founded 1940 Army

History

The Royal Saudi Land Forces, or RSLF, is the largest branch of the Saudi military. It is made up of many different brigades, including armored and infantry units. Over the years, the RSLF has gone through many changes to become more modern. They have added newer tanks, helicopters, and missiles to their inventory to stay ready for any mission. The soldiers in this force are trained to operate in the harsh desert environment of the country. They spend a lot of time practicing how to work together as a team. The RSLF protects the borders and helps keep the people safe. They are known for being very disciplined and professional. Many soldiers in this group have participated in major training exercises with other countries to learn new skills. Today, they remain a very important part of the kingdom's security plan.

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Notable Operations

Operation Desert ShieldOperation Desert StormOperation Decisive Storm

Conflicts

Gulf WarSaudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

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