His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, yesterday commissioned Bahrain’s hi-tech warship, RBNS Khalid Bin Ali.
On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, HRH Prince Salman marked its entry into service in the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF) at the Salman Naval Base, following the Bahrain Defence Force’s (BDF) 56th anniversary celebrations.
Speaking on the occasion, HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister highlighted the BDF’s ongoing development and thanked His Majesty for his unwavering support.
He noted the BDF’s pivotal role, alongside allied countries, in safeguarding and upholding regional security and development. He congratulated BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and BDF personnel on the anniversary.
“RBNS Khalid Bin Ali is a crucial addition to the Royal Bahrain Naval Force that will further improve the BDF’s combat readiness and capabilities to carry out its national duties,” HRH Prince Salman said, commending the efforts of the warship’s crew and their success in their missions.
He praised the RBNF’s efforts and active participation in several humanitarian and defence missions to safeguard international maritime navigation and protect the free flow of international trade in partnership with allied countries.
HRH Prince Salman was earlier welcomed by Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa, in the presence of National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa; National Security Adviser and Royal Guard Commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa; Royal Guard Special Force Commander Colonel Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa; and several senior officers.
HRH Prince Salman was accompanied by Staff Commander Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Lieutenant Commander Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
RBNF Commander Rear Admiral Mohammed Ibrahim Al Binali presented a souvenir to HRH Prince Salman, before a tour on board RBNS Khalid Bin Ali.
HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister was briefed on RBNS Khalid Bin Ali’s advanced facilities, including operations and command rooms and equipment, as well as the naval ship’s defence capabilities and advanced systems.
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