The World Defense Show in Riyadh witnessed significant developments in defense cooperation. Saudi Arabia signed agreements with Lockheed Martin for local production of THAAD missile defense system parts. Russian and South Korean firms also secured defense deals with Saudi Arabia. Indian firm Munitions India Limited signed a $225 million contract for artillery ammunition supply to Saudi Arabia. The event aims to catalyze the 50% localization target for the Kingdom’s defense sector.
A performance with flying colors! The Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force flew J-10 fighter jets to present an air show on Monday during the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. #WorldDefenseShow2024 https://t.co/GVvNm2BOiP
South Korean defense contractor LIG Nex1 will export its Cheongung mid-range surface-to-air missile system to Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at $3.2 billion, Seoul's Ministry of National Defense announced Tuesday. https://t.co/qdg34hoRsw
Saudi inks $3.2B missile defense deal with South Korea as Iran attends expo, @Adam_Lucente reports https://t.co/glw2eR4zmb
The Indian Ministry of Defense has signed a $225 million contract under which their state owned India Munitions Ltd will supply Saudi Arabia, via it's Nadrah Trading Company, with artillery ammunition. https://t.co/9vnkUkThF1 https://t.co/KRO54Twe3k
"Honored to meet with His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Saudi Defence Minister. Discussed strategic partnerships and mutual cooperation in defense matters between our nations. 🇮🇳🤝🇸🇦 #DefenceDiplomacy #WDS2024," posts Union MoS @AjaybhattBJP4UK. https://t.co/C1q2lqjZVv
🚨 Saudi Arabia has awarded South Korea's LIG Nex1 a $3.2 billion contract for 10 Cheongung M-SAM II batteries. M-SAM II is a medium ranged surface to air missile system with an advertised capability of intercepting both ballistic & aerodynamic threats. https://t.co/686xZ0Bihp https://t.co/igR3xfEqmS
Indian firm Munitions India Limited signed a contract worth USD 225 million for supply of artillery ammunition to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its partner, Nadrah Company. The occasion was graced by Saudi Governor of the General Authority of Military Industries, Ahmad… https://t.co/Vbl3ot5mph
Expecting to host 100,000 visitors by the end of the five-day World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh, the CEO of the event tells Al Arabiya English that it aims to catalyze the 50 percent localization target set for the Kingdom’s defense sector. #WDS2024 https://t.co/yUepOl6bDe
Saudi Arabia will produce components of the THAAD missile defense system. American weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement with state-owned Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) to produce elements of the THAAD missile defense system in Saudi Arabia.
Lockheed Martin seeks develop true partnerships with local firms, a senior official from the weapons company tells Al Arabiya English, shortly after the company announced it would begin manufacturing parts for its THAAD system in Saudi Arabia. #WDS2024 https://t.co/b1zdAQZA6V
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Russian Minister of Industry: We will cooperate with Saudi Arabia in the fields of automobile manufacturing, shipbuilding, helicopter manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas engineering, renewable energy, and digital technologies. https://t.co/FWgtREOCBL
South Korea and Saudi Arabia signed a defense cooperation agreement
Lockheed Martin has awarded subcontracts to Saudi Arabian companies to manufacture parts for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) ballistic missile defense system. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the only THAAD operators other than the US. https://t.co/aPa7q0BuY8 https://t.co/5yglt3B9Sq
South Korea and Saudi Arabia signed a military memorandum This was stated by the official representative of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) Choi Kyung-ho: The current MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in the defense industry and a joint committee has…
Saudi companies to make parts for Lockheed's THAAD defence system https://t.co/9aIAfFOuYx https://t.co/qYi1Iykmdm
Russian Minister of Industry from the Saudi capital, Riyadh: Russia will start producing hundreds of thousands of FPV drones and heavy drones by the dozens. https://t.co/TepNz9GHMh
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JUST IN: Saudi Arabia signs deal with Lockheed Martin to manufacture THAAD missile defense system parts locally
⚠️ SAUDI COMPANIES TO MAKE PARTS FOR LOCKHEED'S THAAD DEFENSE SYSTEM (Reuters) U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin has signed agreements for Saudi Arabian companies to manufacture parts of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, the company said on Monday. These… https://t.co/yECx4LvfRs
An increased knowledge exchange, trade, and investment in the defense sector is “key to our collective growth,” Ahmad Abdulaziz al-Ohali, Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), says at the World Defense Show in Riyadh. #WDS2024 https://t.co/yx2twlQ610