Why Saudi Arabia Must Prioritize Anti-Drone Security Fences for Future Defense

In today’s evolving threat landscape, drones have become more than just surveillance tools — they are fast turning into airborne weapons capable of catastrophic damage. Saudi Arabia, as a strategic and economic powerhouse in the Middle East, has witnessed firsthand the disruption and destruction caused by drone incursions, especially in the oil & gas sector. With increasing aerial threats, Saudi Arabia must implement anti drone solutions that provide real-time protection for sensitive assets and ensure national security is never compromised.

To counter this rising threat, it’s time we start thinking beyond detection. Physical drone defense for critical infrastructure is no longer optional — it’s a strategic necessity.

The Rising Threat of Drones in Saudi Arabia

→ September 14, 2019: Abqaiq and Khurais Attacks

On this date, drone strikes targeted Saudi Aramco's oil processing facilities at Abqaiq and Khurais, leading to significant fires and a temporary suspension of approximately 5.7 million barrels per day of crude oil production, about half of the kingdom's output.

• Al Jazeera reported: "Houthi drone attacks on 2 Saudi Aramco oil facilities spark fires.    Source Credit: Al Jazeera
• ABC News noted: "Drone attacks cripple production at giant Saudi oil plants, US says." Source Credit: ABC
• Saudi Aramco's official statement confirmed the attacks and the resultant production suspension.

→ March 7, 2021: Ras Tanura Attack

On this date, drones and missiles targeted the Ras Tanura oil port, one of the world's largest oil shipping ports.

• Al Jazeera reported: "Fire at Saudi Arabia oil facility after drone attack."                                                                                              Source Credit: CBS News+3Al Jazeera+3Al Arabiya English+3
• CBS News stated: "Saudi Arabia oil facilities targeted in drone and missile attack by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen."                            Source Credit: CBS News
• Arab News highlighted: "Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities spark global condemnation."                                                           Source Credit: Arab News

According to regional security reports, over 60% of attempted infrastructure breaches in the last 3 years involved unmanned aerial systems (UAS). These incidents underscore the evolving tactics of adversaries and the pressing need for robust drone defense protection mechanisms.

The Imperative Need for Physical Anti-Drone Solutions

While electronic countermeasures like jammers and radar systems are essential, they may not always guarantee interception. Physical drone fences serve as a tangible barrier, ensuring that drones are neutralized before reaching critical assets.

A-1 Fence Arabia's Anti-Drone Fence offers a comprehensive physical anti-drone solution, designed to:

• Intercept high-speed drones: Capable of stopping UAVs traveling at speeds up to 250 km/h and weighing up to 80 kg.
• Mitigate explosive threats: Engineered to withstand impacts from drones carrying explosives, ensuring minimal damage to protected assets.
• Comply with HCIS Sec 21: Aligns with the High Commission for Industrial Security's guidelines, ensuring standardized protection for vital facilities.

Installing an anti drone fence provides the most reliable method of blocking hostile UAVs, creating a secure perimeter for vital infrastructure like oil plants, ports, and military zones.

Key Features of the Anti-Drone Fence

• High Tensile Woven Mesh (Chain Link Mesh Icon): Constructed with 1500 MPA tensile strength wires, capable of stopping drones weighing up to 5 kg, traveling at speeds of 250 km/h, and carrying explosive payloads.
• Robust Pole Design: Poles extend 3 meters above the protected asset and 3 meters inward at an angle, featuring a polygonal tapering shape with a structurally calculated foundation for enhanced resilience.
• Explosion Impact Mitigation: Installed 7 meters away from the asset to minimize the impact of potential explosions.
• Corrosion-Resistant Durability: All components are hot-dip galvanized, ensuring long-lasting performance even in corrosive environments.
• Optimized Maintenance & Structural Safety: The mesh starts at 2.5 meters above ground for easy maintenance access, while external guide wires ensure any structural failure directs the fence outward, away from the asset.

With HCIS-compliant materials and smart design, our fencing system provides unmatched anti drone security, ensuring physical protection where electronic defenses may fall short.

Alignment with HCIS Sec 21 Compliance

Our Anti-Drone Fence solution is fully compliant with the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS) Sec 21 directives, which outline passive defense measures for industrial facilities in Saudi Arabia.

Who Needs This Physical Anti-Drone Solution?

If you operate or consult for:

• Oil & Gas Facilities
• Petrochemical Plants
• Substations & Transmission Lines
• Ammunition or Explosive Storage
• Data Centers
• Defense Establishments
• Industrial Complexes in NEOM, Oxagon, or Shushah Island

...you need more than electronic countermeasures. You need drone security fencing for critical infrastructure — now. Facilities handling strategic resources or defense technologies must deploy anti drone solutions that combine physical barriers with detection systems for unmatched threat neutralization.

Final Thoughts — The Fence That Could Save Billions

As drone threats continue to evolve, so must our defenses. A physical fence to prevent drone entry may seem simple, but it’s the most fail-safe solution.

Don't leave your assets exposed to a few hundred dollars' worth of airborne destruction.

Talk to A-1 Fence Arabia today and implement a physical anti-drone solution that’s tested, trusted, and tailored for Saudi Arabia’s future defense.