Patricia Marins Embraer and SAMI from Saudi Arabia recently signed three technological memorandums focused on security and defense, particularly in the aerospace industry, marking another step in cooperation between the countries. The first deal was a memorandum of understanding on cooperation and partnerships with the Saudi government, represented by the …
Read More »SAMI and Embraer sign MoU to Begin Cooperation Between Saudi Arabia and Brazil in the Defense and Security Sector
SAMI, the national defense and security champion, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, and Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to establish a cooperation in their respective aerospace industries, prioritizing defense and security. This agreement is geared towards expanding the operational footprint of both …
Read More »How long until Middle Eastern countries become self-sufficient in their arms industry?
Patricia Marins In recent years, Middle Eastern countries have been transitioning from being importers of arms to becoming more independent with a considerable national arms industry. Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan have been at the forefront of this movement, followed by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with Egypt and Indonesia following …
Read More »Saudi: SAMI launches new software defined Radio systems production line
This production line, in collaboration with L3Harris Technologies and the SAMIL3Harris Joint Venture is set up at SAMI-AEC, a national leader for decades in the field of electronic manufacturing capabilities, who will produce these industry-leading radio systems locally in Riyadh With the collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the …
Read More »SAMI Announce New Engine Capabilities Within Saudi Aerospace
SAMI, the national defense and security champion, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, signed an agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines for engine maintenance and repair. SAMI is set to extend its MRO capabilities by partnering with Safran Helicopter Engines to establish Helicopter engine capabilities in Saudi Arabia. The agreement includes …
Read More »World Defense Show reaffirms Strategic Partnership with SAMI until 2028
Following the successful inaugural event in 2022, World Defense Show (WDS) is delighted to announce that Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is once again renewing its status as National Strategic Partner in a deal spanning the show’s next three editions. …
Read More »SAMI Composites LLC signs Agreement with Lockheed Martin to Develop Composites Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Riyadh
SAMI Composites LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAMI, the Saudi defense national champion, announced that it has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin, a leading global security and aerospace company, to develop a Composites Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Riyadh with the support of the General Authority for Military …
Read More »SAMI Announces Joint Venture Agreement with Boeing
SAMI group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund and the Kingdom’s national defense localization champion, has announced a preliminary agreement with The Boeing Company (Boeing), the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and provider of aviation services to …
Read More »SAMI Secures SAR 7 billion for Major Defence Projects
As part of its strategic efforts to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia, SAMI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), signed three separate financing agreements with three Saudi banks for about SAR 7 billion. Since its inception in 2017, SAMI has developed and supported the defense industries …
Read More »SAMI and Airbus to form joint venture for military aviation MRO and services
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the National Champion of Military Industries Localization, and Airbus have signed an agreement to form a joint venture on military aviation services and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The announcement was made during the …
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