National Security Adviser inaugurates 'new military system' at Royal Guard

National Security Adviser and Royal Guard Commander, Major-General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, yesterday opened a new facility and inaugurated a modern military system, the Launchers and Mortar System, at the Royal Guard.

Royal Guard Special Force Commander, Lieutenant-Colonel HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, attended the ceremony, held marking the Kingdom’s celebrations of the 52nd Anniversary of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF).

HH Shaikh Nasser unveiled the commemorative plaque, declaring the official opening of the new building and the new military system that has joined the Royal Guard.

The National Security Adviser was briefed about the new system, as well as about the advanced and most up-to-date technology it includes.

HH Shaikh Nasser stressed that the new system will add to the Royal Guard’s modern military systems, cutting-edge technologies and advanced equipment, which, he said, will contribute to enhancing the competence and professional level of the human elements so as to be able to carry out the duties and tasks assigned to them with high accuracy and professionalism.

The National Security Advisor also lauded the distinguished level reached by the affiliates of the Royal Guard, expressing thanks and appreciation to all officers, non-commissioned officers and staff for the efforts they are exerting to increase combat and administrative readiness.

Deputy Royal Guard Commander, Major-General Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi, and a number of Royal Guard officers attended the opening ceremony.