JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Military Industries has signed a cooperation deal with US-based Amentum to strengthen the Kingdom’s land defense systems, improve maintenance and overhaul, and localize spare parts.
The signing ceremony with the global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions was attended by leading figures from both firms, including Mohammed Al-Hodaib, executive vice president of SAMI Land, and Feras Al-Hassoun, Middle East operational sales director at Amentum.
Under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is pursuing defense self-sufficiency, with SAMI aiming to localize 50 percent of defense spending through global partnerships and joint ventures with leading international manufacturers.
“This agreement marks a pivotal milestone in strengthening the readiness of our land systems, enhancing the localization of spare parts, and reinforcing our position as the national leader in defense maintenance and sustainment,” the Saudi national defense and security champion, operating under the Public Investment Fund, said in a statement.
In July, SAMI, ranked among the world’s top 100 defense companies, signed technology transfer agreements with three leading Turkish defense firms, including Nurol Makina, FNSS, and Aselsan, to accelerate the localization of advanced land systems manufacturing in the Kingdom.
