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GAMI Governor: “Localization of Saudi Military Expenditure Hits 19.35%”
Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali announced that the localization rate of military spending has reached 19.35%, compared to 4% in 2018. The goal is to achieve over 50% localization
Milrem Robotics Selects Texelis as Strategic Supplier for Next-Gen RCVs Development
Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, has selected Texelis, a global supplier of advanced mobility systems for defence and security, as a strategic supplier to manufacture mobility subsystems for a new
L3Harris Hits Key Testing Milestones in Modernizing F/A-18 EW Capabilities
L3Harris continues to deliver on its promise to elevate electronic warfare (EW) capabilities on the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet, modernizing its defenses to protect aircrews from emerging threats in increasingly contested, complex
GAMI Participates as Diamond Sponsor in Third Saudi International Maritime Forum
The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) is taking part in the Third Saudi International Maritime Forum, held under the theme “Maritime Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Trends and Threats” by the Royal Saudi
Rabdan Academy Launches New Program in Specialized Defence & Security Translation
UAE’s Rabdan Academy, a global leader in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management, has launched the Specialized Translation in Defence and Security program. The program aims to qualify national
SAMI Returns as Strategic Partner for Third Saudi International Maritime Forum
Under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the national defense and security and a PIF company, announced its participation as Strategic Partner in the third
Royal Saudi Air Force Concludes Participation in Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS 2024)
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) concluded its participation in the seventh annual Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), held at Sakhir Air Base from November 13 to 15, with the participation of various sectors specializing in civil and military
General Atomics Gray Eagle STOL Makes First Flight from Ship to Land
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) logged another aviation milestone on November 12, 2024, when its Gray Eagle STOL aircraft took off from a South Korean warship and landed at a ground base - the first-ever such mission for an
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