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The SIAF consists of the '''Imperial Army''', the '''Imperial Flying Force''' and the '''Imperial Armada'''. Officially reorganized in 1918 by consolidating paramilitary organizations within the Empire - chief amongst which were its constituent sheikhdoms' various locally-raised armies and regiments that later evolved to form the bulk of the Imperial Armed Forces. The SIAF also draws upon the resources of the Military Intelligence Directorate and coordinate effort with various different Sayqidi intelligence agencies. Battle-trained through various wars throughout its history, the SIAF is often regarded as one of Gondwana's most battle-trained and flexible armed forces in Gondwana with extensive cooperation with other states suchwithin the context asof Mirhaime[[Comlathas|CEDO]].

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As one of the premier military powers in West Gondwana, Sayyed's military relies heavily on high-tech weaponsweapon systems eitherboth imported from abroad - namely Mirhaime - as well as those designed and manufactureddomestically in Sayyed itselfprocured. It uses several technologies developed within Sayyed itself, with many of them made specifically to cater to its needs in its operational environment. SinceAs Sayyed is a member of the earlyComlathas 20thEnhanced centuryDefence Organization, the SAIFSIAF has hadmaintains a close security relationship with Mirhaime,other includingCEDO in researchsignatories and developmentcontributes cooperationheavily amongstto the pact's security profile in the othersregion.

Since its establishment, the SIAF's military expenditure constituted a significant portion of the country's gross domestic product. In 2022, Sayyed's defense spending stands at a percentage of GDP of 3.9% - around 11.7 billion dollars. Since the early 20th century, Mirhaime has been a particularly notable contributor of military aid to Sayyed. Under a memorandum of understanding signed in 2016, Mirhaime is expected to provide the country with $842 million per year, from 2018 to 2028. Though the majority of its arms export and imports and unreported and classified for security reasons, it is notable importer of Mirhaimian-made arms.