Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the national defense and security champion, a PIF company, signed teaming agreements with three leading Turkish defense companies: Nurol Makina, FNSS, and ASELSAN.
The signings were conducted under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Hussein Al-Biyari, Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs, His Excellency Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali the Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) and in the presence of Professor Haluk Görgün, President of the Turkish Defense Industries Agency.
The agreements were signed by Eng. Mohammed bin Saud Alhodaib, Executive Vice President of SAMI Land. Each of the recently signed agreements varies in scope and purpose, with the ultimate goal of localizing SAMI Land’s capabilities. The first agreement with Nurol Makina focuses on technology transfer and manufacturing military vehicles produced by the Turkish company.
As for FNSS Defense Systems agreement with SAMI Land it maps out technology transfer and the manufacturing of armored combat vehicles and weapon turrets.
SAMI Land will also leverage its agreement with ASELSAN, for technology transfer to localize the manufacturing of combat turret systems within Saudi Arabia.
Technology transfer and manufacturing for these agreements will take place at the SAMI Land Industrial Complex (SLIC). This facility is set to begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year and will meet the highest international standards for land systems manufacturing. It will serve as a center of excellence for the manufacturing of 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 armored vehicles, in addition to armed turrets.
The complex operates according to the requirements of the of Industry 4.0 framework, utilizing artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and robotics technologies to perform advanced unmanned operations managed by intelligent systems without direct human intervention, enhancing operational efficiency and quality.
SAMI Land is dedicated to fulfilling the company's strategic objectives. It aims to contribute to the localization of defense industries within the Kingdom by developing advanced industrial capabilities and delivering high-quality products and services throughout the entire product lifecycle, meeting the needs of its clients.
Established in 2017 and concerned with the development and support of the defense industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SAMI plays a significant role in contributing to the localization of 50% of the Kingdom’s defense spending, a key target of Saudi Vision 2030.
SAMI’s vision is to be among the top 25 defense industries companies around the world by 2030, by developing world-class military products and services as well as achieving self-sufficiency in Saudi defense industries through the cutting-edge technologies and the best national talents.
