Defense Ministry Signs 10 Contracts with Local and Int’l Companies at World Defense Show

Mar 05, 2024

Saudi Press Agency

The Ministry of Defense today signed ten contracts with local and international companies at the World Defense Show 2024 to enhance the capabilities of armed forces branches, improve their combat efficiency, and contribute to the support and localization of defense manufacturing.

 This aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to localize over 50% of military equipment and services spending.

 The contracts included agreements with Rheinmetall Arabia Simulation and Training (RAST), South Africa’s HENSOLDT GEW, Spain’s Rheinmetall Expal, Bosnia Igman Company, Korea’s Poongsan Corporation, Qudra Industrial Company, Fahad International Company, and the National Company for Mechanical Systems.

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World Defense Show highlights the growing role of women in defense

World Defense Show 2024 was honored to welcome the return of HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the United States

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Hawk T-165 Aircraft Partly Manufactured by Saudi Cadres Inaugurated under Defense Minister Patronage

The latest, advanced, Hawk T-165 jet, which was assembled and partly manufactured in the Kingdom by Saudis was inaugurated yesterday at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh

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SAMI Strengthens Partnerships with National Entities at World Defense Show 2024

The second day of the World Defense Show 2024, held under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, witnessed SAMI, the national defense and security