Made in KSA

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Special statement from #Dmitry, Director of the Russian Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation:

Russia is ready to help Saudi Arabia establish facilities related to military production and transfer Russian military technologies to the Saudi side..

 

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Saudi non-oil products reach more than 178 countries

Non-oil exports increased by more than 46%

Aramco intend to increase investment in the #bluehydrogen market, and aim to obtain a global share of this market..

 

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What is the percentage of localization in the military industry,.

Made_in_Saudi Arabia

 

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Bahri is working in partnership with #Aramco, Lamprell and Hyundai Heavy Industries on a project that is one of the largest integrated service marine complexes in the world:
King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries
Through its commitment to build 52 mega ships over the next ten years.

One of the most important areas of industry support is in supporting exports to reach new areas that increase the reach of the Saudi products..

Bahri, as the largest naval fleet leader in the world, makes the arrival of the Saudi product more in quantity and easier..

 

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Minister of South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) Kang Eun-ho paid a visit last Sunday (29/8/21) to Riyadh.

During his visit, Eun-ho met separately with Chief of Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, Saudi Assistant Defense Minister for Executive Affairs Khaled Al-Bayari, and Governor of the Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Ahmad Al-Ohali.

In this context, there is talk Saudi Arabia and South Korea are preparing to cooperate closely in the field of military industries.

Talks are said to be underway between the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and South Korean defense for the transfer and localization of technologies used in the production of military transport aircraft.

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Several Saudi military advisers are said to have recommended the procurement of surveillance drones to counter the threat posed by drones and missiles launched by the Yemeni Houthi rebels.

In this regard, there is talk that the Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) is looking to cooperate with international defense companies on the production of airborne radars designed for drones.

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There is an increasing need for night-vision devices in all branches of the Saudi Armed Forces.

In this context, there is talk that the Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) has decided to produce a number of such devices locally, in cooperation with international companies.

Among them, Greek-made night vision systems

 

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Saudi Arabia inaugurates 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Center in partnership with WEF

 

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Centers of excellence and Domains

https://tlp.kacst.edu.sa/centers.html

Saudi Arabia KACST is currently working on a dual-frequency SAR satellite project..

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6387593

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/rada...-the-kacst-vs-nasa-and-isro-challenge.681621/

 

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Homeland Shield Anti-drone System

Produced by the Prince Sultan Center for Defense Research and Studies PSDSARC, which has been successfully tested..

 

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KACST researchers are developing computational technology to accurately simulate the flight dynamics of micro air vehicles with broad scientific and engineering applications ..

Insect-sized, remote-controlled flying robots are the latest developments in the field of micro air vehicles (MAVs), popularly known as drones. Such small devices, however, face specific aerodynamic challenges, and experimental testing of different vehicle designs and constructions is impractical and costly. To make testing easier, the Center of Excellence for Aeronautics and Astronautics (CEAA) at KACST has developed software that simulates the aerodynamic performance of MAVs to inform their design.

“MAVs operate in the lower speed regime and tend to have lightweight, flexible, flapping wings,” explains Alahmadi. “Their unsteady and turbulent aerodynamics are closely linked to their structural dynamics, which feature large motions and deformations. Their flight characteristics are affected by environmental factors, such as wind gusts. These factors make it difficult to conduct practical experiments on these types of vehicles, and numerical simulation techniques are considered to be a more reliable alternative.”

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks to become a regional leader in critical areas of the aeronautics sector, which is characterized by accelerating technological advancement and increasing competition,” explains Alahmadi. “Very light aircraft, UAVs and MAVs are critical components of this sector, as they are used in many applications ranging from national security and border surveillance, to atmospheric monitoring, agricultural inspection, weather prediction and surveying of natural resources.”


https://kacstimpact.kacst.edu.sa/perspective/58/modelling-to-take-micro-air-vehicles-to-new-levels

 

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Saudi Arabia classified as second in the world in Cybersecurity.. among 193 nations..
KSA was 46th in 2017, jumped to the 35th place in 2018 and now 2nd in 2021..

 

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Great interest: 70% of the space for the International Defense Exhibition in Riyadh has been reserved before its launch in March 2022..

Riyadh’s World Defense Show sells out 70% of exhibition space

The exhibition attracted the interest of global manufacturers and multinational companies
Such as Lockheed Martin, Embraer, General Dynamics, Rolls-Royce, as well as local entities
Such as the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI).

Shaun Ormrod, CEO of World Defense Show, said in a press statement: “The overwhelming interest from local and global defense (firms) reflects World Defense Show’s unique proposition — creating an unmatched meeting environment for industry leaders in the heart of Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s leading defense industry markets, to discuss the future of interoperable defense.

“We are greatly looking forward to introducing a new global platform showcasing integrated defense capabilities on the international defense show circuit,” he added.

In April it was announced that work had begun on the second phase of construction at the 800,000 square meter site in Riyadh. The event will include the world’s first purpose-built military event demonstration runway.

In total, more than 800 exhibitors are expected to participate, along with a number of senior military delegations and officials.

The show will be a four-day event, starting on March 6, 2022. Established by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), it is planned that the event will be held at the site biennially.

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1869221/business-economy

Global, regional and local defense and security companies continue to register their interest, with total reservations reaching 85% of the available spaces in the exhibition, as the World Defense Exhibition brings together a group of leading companies in the defense and security industry, including major global defense companies such as Embraer and General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Norinco, and Rolls-Royce.

A number of government agencies in the Kingdom such as the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of National Guard, the Ministry of Interior, the Presidency of State Security and the General Authority for Military Industries confirmed their participation in the exhibition, along with a group of the largest defense companies in the Kingdom, including the General Organization for Military Industries and the Saudi Military Industries Company ( Sami), Al Tadrea Company for Industry, the Saudi Aircraft Configuration and Maintenance Company, the Middle East Aircraft Engines Company Ltd., the National Mechanical Systems Company, and Wahaj Company.

It is worth noting that the International Defense Exhibition is organized every two years, and focuses on operational compatibility across the five areas of the defense industry: land, sea, air, security, and space. The exhibition will allow military industries to keep abreast of developments in the fields of defense and technology, as these rapid developments push the sector to cooperate across borders and exchange experiences to take advantage of opportunities available in various fields of defense and security.

 

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After Science Technology Company announced in February the signing of a contract with the Ministry of Defense ..The company conducts tests on the Uqab UCAV..

 

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Talks are said to be underway between the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and MBDA UK for the local manufacture of a variant of the Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missile (ALCM).