This section examines Saudi Arabia’s defence and military industries sector, which Vision 2030 targets for 50 percent localisation of military equipment spending. Coverage includes the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) portfolio, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) regulatory framework, aerospace and unmanned systems, naval shipbuilding, land systems, and defence electronics. Articles analyse offset programme requirements, joint venture structures with international defence primes, export licensing, and the development of domestic R&D capabilities. The section provides defence contractors, investors, and strategic analysts with critical intelligence on procurement pipelines, localisation benchmarks, and partnership opportunities in one of the world’s highest-spending defence markets.
Key Indicators
Non-Oil GDP Share
76%
Saudi Unemployment
3.5%
PIF AUM
$941.3B
Inbound FDI
$21.3B
Female Participation
33%