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Converting a manned helicopter into a drone

The project aimed to convert a two-passenger, single-engine helicopter into a drone, with a weight of approximately 625 kg and a length of 8.80 m. Efforts are continuing in this project.

Providing the aircraft with the necessary electronics, such as:
- Autopilot systems.
- sensors,
- Data link.

To carry out its tasks through the ground control station and provide the station with live images, the aircraft was successfully tested..

This aircraft is used for surveillance, is capable of day and night photography, has a flight duration of up to 6 hours, and can be armed.

It can be used in crowded or isolated places where conventional fixed-wing aircraft cannot be used, as it reaches a maximum speed of 160 km / h, a range of 1000 km and a maximum height of 15,000 feet.

Notable achievements:

- Completed conversion from manned aircraft to unmanned aerial vehicle
- Important engineering studies have been carried out.
- The necessary systems and devices have been provided.
- It has been successfully tested

 

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The command of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) is said to be going ahead with a project to procure unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) with TOT..

 

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Smart reactor key to the future

The demand for electric energy in the Kingdom is increasing by more than 7% annually, and this represents an increasing demand for hydrocarbon resources, which requires the use of sustainable and reliable sources to generate electricity and produce desalinated water, which in turn will reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. .

The entry of nuclear energy is an additional guarantee for the production of water and electricity in the future, and at the same time provides hydrocarbon resources for a longer period. Also, entering into the production of nuclear energy will positively affect the energy industry in the Kingdom, and the consequent provision of many job opportunities and their localization. The Kingdom always seeks to obtain peaceful nuclear energy, within its domestic energy system. Where it began to search for the latest global nuclear technologies suitable for the Kingdom, and the capabilities of small nuclear reactors, which produce electricity to more than 90 megawatts and produce 40,000 tons of desalinated water at the same time, were examined. They are known as fourth-generation reactors, including the SMART reactor.

SMART reactor on the coast of Saudi Arabia

The SMART Small Nuclear Reactor is the only reactor that can be built at present, due to its high safety and attractive economical design. The Kingdom holds: 43% of its intellectual property. Therefore, the Kingdom seeks to build this reactor in areas of low or medium density, to contribute to reviving the economy and advancing development in these areas..

 

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Today, the authority signed a contract to develop the Airspace Sky Guard (a drone) with our partners ‎@SAMIDefense with the aim of building a pioneering technical innovation base regionally and internationally. the beneficiary.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1454797218821648385

 

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Research programs and projects

https://www.psdsarc.org.sa/ar/research-programs-and-projects/

 

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CEO of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) Walid Abukhaled met with the CEO of the Italian defense company Leonardo Alessandro Profumo last week (28/10/21) in Riyadh.

The discussions were said to have revolved around cooperation opportunities in the field of aerospace technologies.

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Saudi SAMI and JV with Lockheed Martin

"The new agreement will develop localised capabilities by transferring technology and knowledge, and by training a Saudi workforce in manufacturing products for, and providing services to, the Saudi armed forces," the statement said.

 

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The Type X Saudi Arabia - Estonian advanced car during IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions
Equipped with the local. COCKERILL CPWS GEN turret 2.. Which is manufactured by the Saudi Sami Company for Military Industries ..Among the various towers that was agreed to manufacture earlier with Belgium
Through a joint venture of which Sami owns the majority..

- The Type X combat robot is a hybrid RC vehicle .. It has a similar capability to the latest Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

- The vehicle is capable of being airdropped by C-130J, KC-390, A400M and C-17..

- The vehicle will be equipped with artificial intelligence functions such as follow-up, navigation systems, obstacle detection, and others ..

- The vehicle's low weight of 12 tons, high strength and efficient energy management provide superior terrain capability..

The project is a joint collaboration between Estonian Milrem and Saudi TRSS and Kacst (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology),

https://taqnia.com/en/portfolio/development-of-semi-autonomous-fighting-mobile-robot-mini-tank

 

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The Royal Saudi Air Defense Force conducts anti-ballistic missile and anti-drone systems training

An integration of the Saudi Shahine air defense with the Saudi Ground Master 200 (GM200)
Medium range multi-mission radar..

The GM200 handles a comprehensive range of tracks ranging from targets ; low, slow and small to highly maneuverable stealth targets ..It can also detect helicopters..



The GM200 delivers superior performance with two simple operating modes only .. they can be switched without disabling the operators display..

- 250KM surveillance mode
- 100KM engagement mode

GM200 has a built in power unit to maintain 24-hour independent operation..


Integrating Shahine with the GM200 radar transfers the capabilities of the system to completely different levels..

 

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Saudi Military Industries (SAMI) announces the launch of its aircraft composite materials manufacturing facility

In this regard, SAMI will cooperate with one of the world's leading OEMs, facilitating the transfer of technology and knowledge to enhance the local capabilities of the Saudi military industries sector. Sami Composite Materials Company Limited will enhance the supply chains of the Saudi aviation sector through the use of primary components for composites, production consumables, and manufacturing tools..

 

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This is the best practical move SAMIi has taken so far..

 

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Esteban Villasanche from the Spanish marine industry companies to the Saudi Sami Maritime Industries Company

Esteban Villasanche is the Managing Director of Marine Systems in addition to his assignment as CEO of Strategy and Business Development in the Saudi Company for military industries,..Where he manages the process of developing marine systems and localizing its industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Esteban has more than 27 years of experience in the marine industry,. During which he held a number of prestigious positions, the last of which was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Navantia Group and its CEO.

Professor Esteban has deep experience in shipbuilding, Integrating and maintaining marine systems, repairing the life cycle of marine products, and supporting their industry..

 

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Lockheed Martin is working with the US government to identify technologies that can be released to partner countries. Second, Lockheed Martin is cooperating with Saudi authorities to identify the most appropriate local companies to manufacture such technologies under localization contracts..

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, arms, defense, information security, and technology corporation..

 

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Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) version of the upgraded King Air 350 aircraft at the Saudi Aerospace Development and Industry Company (GDC Middle East)..

 

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