Maj. Gen. Jarallah Al-Alweet, commander of the missile force, briefed the defense minister of his force’s strategic mission.

“The strategic missile force plays a significant role in defending the Kingdom, its people and the holy places,” the commander said.

Prince Salman also visited the air force command in Riyadh where he was greeted by Prince Khaled, Chief of Staff Gen. Hussein Al-Qubail, and Gen. Abdul Aziz Al-Hussein, commander of the force.

Gen. Al-Hussein welcomed Prince Salman and his deputy and spoke about the history and progress of the air defense force. He thanked the defense minister for giving instructions to further develop the force.

Last week Prince Salman visited the Royal Air Force and commended its remarkable progress and combat readiness. He also visited the command of the Naval Forces and said it holds a leading position in the region.

“I am happy to visit the command of naval forces, which have achieved remarkable progress in terms of training and armament,” the minister wrote in the command’s visitors register.

He emphasized the navy’s role in defending the Kingdom’s coastal areas and resources. He described the naval forces as the third pillar of the country’s armed forces.