Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the Kingdom’s premier national defense and security company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has signed key manufacturing agreements with three leading Turkish defense firms. The signings took place in the presence of Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Hussein Al-Biyari, Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, and President of the Turkish Defense Industries Agency Prof. Haluk Görgün.
Strategic Agreements
The agreements, signed by SAMI’s Executive Vice President of Land Systems Eng. Mohammed bin Saud Alhodaib, are part of efforts to localize the land systems sector in Saudi Arabia:
- Nurol Makina: This agreement focuses on the transfer of technology and local manufacturing of military vehicles.
- FNSS Defense Systems: This partnership aims to localize production of armored combat vehicles and weapon turrets.
- ASELSAN: The agreement covers the transfer of technology and local manufacturing of turret systems, further strengthening combat vehicle capabilities.
All technology transfer and manufacturing activities will be conducted at the upcoming SAMI Land Industrial Complex, scheduled to begin operations in Q4 of this year. Additionally, the facility is being developed to global standards and will serve as a center of excellence for producing 4×4, 6×6, and 8×8 armored vehicles and armed turrets.
Built to align with Industry 4.0 standards, the complex will incorporate artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics for advanced unmanned operations. Moreover, these intelligent systems will boost efficiency and elevate product quality.
Driving Defense Industry Localization
Through its Land Systems Division, SAMI is advancing the Kingdom’s strategic vision to localize defense manufacturing. By building advanced industrial capabilities and delivering high-quality products and services across the lifecycle, SAMI is helping meet the operational needs of the Kingdom’s armed forces while strengthening national defense self-sufficiency.
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