Saudi Arabia military industries sector has expanded under Vision 2030, with local spending, jobs, and capabilities rising sharply
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Saudi Ministry of Defense signs deals worth $1.8 billion at the World Defense Show
Among the deals signed at the WDS 2022, the Saudi Ministry of Defense inked a deal worth $799.66 million (SAR 3 billion) with Korean defense firm Hanwha to support the defense capabilities, localisation, and supply chain services of the Royal Saudi Land Forces
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia launches JV to build warships with Spain’s Navantia
SAMI Navantia Naval Industries will design and build five combat frigates under the joint venture deal
Hawk
Saudi military training aircraft crashes, crew killed
Saudi defence ministry opens investigation into crash of the British-manufactured Hawk jet
Saudi Arabia
Spain to deliver laser-guided bombs to Saudis in u-turn
Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says Spain will go ahead with the delivery of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
US to update Saudi artillery in $1.31bn deal
United States approves a contract to sell Saudi Arabia 180 self-propelled artillery systems
arms
Saudi demand for weapons rises 225% in past five years
Saudi Arabia is by far the biggest customer of the US, the world’s largest arms exporter
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia planning to build its own defence industry
Crown Prince Mohammed plans to have half of Saudi procurement done locally by 2030
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi prince’s revamp turns to developing military
International companies at Armed Forces Exhibition to Support Local Industries are eyeing multi-billion dollar deals
King Salman
Saudi king appoints female deputy minister in latest overhaul
King Salman also replaced top military commanders including the chief of staff
