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Saudi Arabia Weapons and Military Equipment

Browse 5 weapon systems built or assembled in Saudi Arabia, including armored vehicles and naval systems, with images, specifications, source notes, and conflict records.

5 weapon systems
5Catalog records
2Equipment categories
2Leading builders shown
1Conflict links shown

Category Mix

Armored Vehicles4Naval Systems1

Builder Links

Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory (AVF)4Saudi Military Industries Corporation1

Conflict Coverage

2014 Yemen Civil War1

Category

Armored Vehicles

Troop carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, and protected mobility.

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Al-Dahna armored vehicle, 4x4 armored patrol and rapid-intervention vehicle, Armored VehiclesAl-Dahna armored vehicle4x4 armored patrol and rapid-intervention vehicleBuilt by: Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory (AVF)Al-Dahna is a Saudi-made 4x4 armored patrol and rapid-intervention vehicle manufactured by Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory (AVF) under a GAMI-backed local-production contract for the Saudi Border Guard. Public sources describe it as a small-to-medium modular APV for protected mobility, field missions, security operations, and border-service training, with selectable armor levels, a 9-ton gross vehicle weight, a 160 kW four-cylinder engine, Allison automatic transmission, central tire inflation, independent suspension, and communications or armament options.
AVF Armored Patrol Vehicle 1, 4x4 light armored patrol vehicle, Armored VehiclesAVF Armored Patrol Vehicle 14x4 light armored patrol vehicleBuilt by: Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory (AVF)AVF Armored Patrol Vehicle 1 is a Saudi light 4x4 protected patrol and reconnaissance vehicle from Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory. AVF describes APV-1 as the low-gross-weight member of its armored patrol line, combining a 4.2-ton vehicle weight, run-flat military tires, a 230 hp V6 engine, modular FB7/FB6 ballistic protection, and configurable equipment for border-security or reconnaissance tasks.
Al-Shibl 2 armored vehicle, 4x4 light armored personnel carrier, Armored Vehicles2014 Yemen Civil WarAl-Shibl 2 armored vehicle4x4 light armored personnel carrierBuilt by: Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory (AVF)The Al-Shibl 2 is a Saudi-built 4x4 light armored personnel carrier developed by Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory on a Toyota Land Cruiser chassis. Its longer wheelbase distinguishes it from the Al-Shibl 1 by adding a two-person crew and troop compartment, while steel armor, run-flat tires, firing ports, and roof weapon-mount options make it a compact protected-mobility vehicle for personnel transport, scouting, border patrol, and convoy support roles.
Tuwaiq 2 MRAP, mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle, Armored VehiclesTuwaiq 2 MRAPmine-resistant ambush-protected vehicleBuilt by: Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory (AVF)Tuwaiq 2 is a Saudi mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle from Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory (AVF), built around a Mercedes-Benz Unimog 5000 military chassis and a V-shaped protected hull. Public sources document it mainly as a modular protected-mobility family rather than through confirmed combat use, with reported 14.5-tonne GVW, 2+8 troop capacity, Level 3 protection reporting, NBC filtration, manned or remote weapon-station options, and command, ambulance, reconnaissance, engineer, CBRN, missile-launcher, and light tactical configurations.