Leading Brazilian technology group Akaer has entered into a partnership agreement with Saudi group Intra Defense Technologies for developing large unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the country. The agreement was signed recently at LAAD Defense & Security 2023, the largest defence and security fair in Latin America, held in the …
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Collins Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with SRB Aerial Systems L.L.C to support research, development and execution of unmanned aerial systems and robotics for use by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Collins will provide its extensive Unmanned Aerial Systems or UAS integration experience to SRB Aerial Systems. The …
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During his official visit to the UK, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, visited the headquarters of BAE Systems in the British city of Wharton. He was received by the Chief of Air Staff of the Royal Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, the British …
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THC (The Helicopter Company) and Leonardo are further reinforcing their collaboration in civil helicopter operations with the introduction of 16 AW139 intermediate twin engine aircraft for emergency medical service (EMS) and corporate transport missions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Deliveries commence to start this year and shall be completed …
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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 …
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NIMR, the leading manufacturer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, today signed a manufacturing license agreement with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, to transfer technology and boost SAMI’s domestic industrial capabilities, enabling the production of the combat proven JAIS 4×4 vehicle in …
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Collins Aerospace and Taqnia Cyber announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on reliable, secure, and advanced communication solutions for military applications in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed today at a ceremony at the first edition of the World Defense …
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The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $23.7 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress …
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Lockheed Martin has secured a $286.5 million contract modification with the Missile Defense Agency to continue helping Saudi Arabia maintain and operate its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system. The company will provide equipment, spare parts and support services to support ground production, maintenance, software updates, training and logistics of Saudi Arabia’s …
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This Saturday, in its shipyard in the Bay of Cádiz, Navantia launched the fifth corvette built for the Saudi Arabia Royal Navy (RSNF), which bears the name of Unayzah, in homage to this city located north of the country’s capital. The event, held at the San Fernando shipyard, was attended by …
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