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Navantia San Fernando Launches Second Corvette for Saudi Arabia
2020-11-17 Read More...
On November 14th, Navantia has launched the second of the five corvettes for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, named AL-DIRIYAH, in homage to the city where the Saudi royal family has its

Lockheed Martin, King Abdulaziz University Sign Master Research Agreement
2020-11-17 Read More...
Lockheed Martin, the U.S.-based global technology leader, entered into an international master research agreement with Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz University (KAU). Both entities will focus on research and development initiatives to support the

Iraq’s Chief of Staff Visits Saudi Arabia
2020-11-12 Read More...
The Chief of the Iraqi Army General Staff General Abdulamir Yarallah (photo) and accompanying delegation arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh

GAMI, King Fahd University Sign MoU to Support R&D in Defense
2020-11-05 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) and General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Military Research & Development (R&D) initiatives in the

Saudi Arabia Launches First Home-Made Speed Interceptor Boat & Floating Dock
2020-10-16 Read More...
The Saudi Ministry of Defense and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced the launch and localization of the first locally-manufactured HSI32 speed interceptor boats as well as the commissioning of the first Floating

Saudi International Airshow, Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Renew Partnership
2020-10-14 Read More...
The Organizers of Saudi International Airshow are pleased to renew a partnership with Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC), as the exclusive event partner in the

Saudi Arabia Hosts G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting
2020-10-07 Read More...
The Saudi Space Commission is organizing 2020’s first meeting of space agency leaders that belong to G20 countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Advanced Electronics Company’s CEO Extends National Day Greetings to Saudi Leaders
2020-09-25 Read More...
Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej (photo), CEO of Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), extended greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown

Saudi Arabia Celebrates 90th National Day
2020-09-24 Read More...
Saudi Arabia is celebrating its National Day with concerts and other events, while adhering to COVID-19 precautionary measures, to commemorate the Kingdom’s unification under its founder, King Abdulaziz Al Saud, 90 years

CMN Delivers New Batch of Speed Interceptor Boats to Saudi Navy
2020-09-22 Read More...
Commander of the Saudi Royal Naval Forces Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghufaili patronized in Dammam (Eastern Province) Sunday the delivery ceremony of the second and third batches of the French-made Speed Interceptor Boats HS132 as part

KBR Wins Task Order for Operations Services at Prince Sultan Air Base
2020-09-14 Read More...
KBR announced it won a $93.6 million task order from the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) for base operations services at the Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) in Saudi

Saudi Airshow 2021 Welcomes Women in Aviation for First Time
2020-09-11 Read More...
Saudi International Airshow 2021, to be held February 16th to 18th in Riyadh, is proud to announce the inaugural participation of the Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter, a non-profit association dedicated to providing opportunities to women

Lt General Mutlaq Al-Azima Named Acting Commander of Saudi Joint Forces
2020-09-03 Read More...
Lieutenant General Mutlaq bin Salem Al-Azima, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, has been appointed as Acting Commander of the Saudi Joint Forces, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

GCC Military Medical Officials Hold 19th Meeting
2020-09-03 Read More...
The Commanders and Directors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states’ armed forces’ medical services held Tuesday their 19th

GAMI, TVTC to Boost Human Skills in Saudi Military Industries
2020-08-27 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

SAMI Names Walid Abukhaled as Chief Executive Officer
2020-08-25 Read More...
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) appointed Walid Abukhaled as its Chief Executive on Sunday as it pressed ahead with its plans to localize defense spending, local media

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