Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the national defense and security champion and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, was honored with three Excellence Awards from the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) in recognition of its pivotal role in advancing defense localization and strengthening national capabilities.

The recognition came during the Annual Military Industries Sector Gathering held in Riyadh, which brought together senior government officials, defense industry leaders, and investors from across the Kingdom and abroad.

The awards recognized three of SAMI’s subsidiaries, SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries, SAMI Advanced Electronics Company (SAMI-AEC), and SAMI Aerospace Mechanics, for their outstanding contributions to building a sustainable, competitive, and self-reliant defense ecosystem.

Through the Excellence in Defense Localization Awards, GAMI seeks to recognize organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in localizing defense industries in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The awards are governed by transparent evaluation criteria and overseen by a specialized committee composed of representatives from multiple government entities and national programs, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries received the Excellence Award in Military Industry Localization under the Service Providers category, acknowledging its role in advancing national aviation capabilities and enhancing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capacities within the Kingdom. SAMI-AEC was honored in the Manufacturing Companies category for its contributions to building an advanced national defense industry, while SAMI Aerospace Mechanics was recognized in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) category for supporting localization and developing national industries led by specialized Saudi talent.

These achievements highlight the collective impact of SAMI’s subsidiaries in developing a self-sustaining defense ecosystem, empowering Saudi talent, and accelerating technology transfer and industrial localization. It underscores SAMI’s pivotal role in supporting GAMI’s ongoing mission to achieve Vision 2030 objectives, which aim to localize more than 50% of military spending.

During the event, CEO of SAMI Eng. Thamer Al Muhid announced the upcoming launch of SAMILocal Content Program, which will be launched in February 2026 during the World Defense Show, within the Supply Chain Zone. The program is designed to further drive localization ambitions, strengthen the defense supply chain, and advance the Kingdom’s industrial and technological capabilities in line with Vision 2030.

The Annual Military Industries Sector Gathering serves as a key strategic platform that brings together government entities, defense companies, and investors to foster collaboration and alignment across the sector.

Established in 2017 and concerned with the development and support of the defense industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aims to boost its self-sufficiency. 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.