The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) have launched the His Majesty King Saud ship, the first vessel under the Tuwaiq Project, which includes the construction of four multi-mission combat ships, in Wisconsin, USA.

The launch ceremony was attended by Chief of Naval Staff Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Ghuraibi, senior Saudi and US military officials, and representatives from Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri, the companies overseeing the ship’s construction.

Speaking at the event, Al-Ghuraibi welcomed the successful launch and praised the strong support provided by the Kingdom’s leadership to the armed forces, particularly the RSNF, which has driven significant progress in naval modernization and development.

He described the Tuwaiq Project as a strategic cornerstone of the RSNF’s development, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to build a modern and professional naval force supported by advanced military technologies and comprehensive training programs for its personnel.

Al-Ghuraibi added that the project will enhance the navy’s operational readiness to safeguard the Kingdom’s strategic interests and protect vital maritime routes. He highlighted that the new ships are equipped with advanced combat systems capable of conducting a wide range of naval operations against aerial, surface, and subsurface threats.