The Badr class is a class of corvette built by the United States and operated by the Saudi Navy. The class has been relegated to a coastal defence role following the modernisation of the Saudi fleet. There are four vessels in service; Badr, Al Yarmook, Hitteen and Tabuk.
Saudi Arabian missile corvette Badr (612) during integration exercise in the Persian Gulf
The Royal Saudi Navy or Royal Saudi Naval Forces, is the maritime arm of the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces and one of the five service branches of the Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia. Its primary role is monitoring and defending the Saudi territorial waters against military or economic intrusion, and participating in international naval alliances.
King Abdul-Aziz Naval Base in Jubail, home to the eastern fleet of the Royal Saudi Navy
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Image: Frigate Al Makkah
Image: Royal Saudi Navy Al Madinah class Frigate 2(1)