SAMI Inaugurates new production line for software defined radio systems
In partnership with
the Ministry of Defense and with the backing of the General Authority of
Military Industry (GAMI), SAMI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public
Investment Fund (PIF) and Saudi Arabia's leading defense industries champion, has
announced the establishment of a new production line dedicated to
software-defined multi-band radio systems (SDRs). This collaboration involves
L3Harris Technologies and the SAMIL3Harris Joint Venture and is based at
SAMI-AEC, a longstanding national leader in electronic manufacturing
capabilities located in Riyadh. This production line will locally manufacture
cutting-edge radio systems.
Eng. Walid A.
Abukhaled, CEO of SAMI, expressed his pride in this partnership, underscoring
its role in strengthening ties with global defense industry pioneer L3Harris.
He also emphasized the company's dedication to advancing local capacity in this
crucial domain, saying, "This initiative plays a pivotal role in our
commitment to the Saudi Vision 2030's objective of localizing 50% of the
Kingdom's defense spending. It will contribute to increasing local content and
further enhancing our partnership with the Royal Saudi Land Forces. SAMI
remains steadfast in delivering state-of-the-art technology while nurturing
local talent and capabilities."
Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam,
CEO of SAMI-AEC, reiterated the company's unwavering commitment to enhancing
the Saudi defense manufacturing landscape through strategic alliances and the
expansion of collaborations. This approach aligns seamlessly with the vision of
developing indigenous technologies tailored to the defense sector. He
highlighted the company's achievement in producing a critical component of
Software-defined Radio (SDR) systems, underscoring its essential role in
augmenting the capabilities of the Saudi Royal Land Forces.
Echoing these
sentiments, Sam Mehta, President of L3Harris Communications Systems, expressed
strong support and pride for this unique collaboration, stating, "Our
partnership with SAMI, including the establishment of a strategically important
Joint Venture and collaboration with SAMI-AEC for launching a software-defined
radio (SDR) production line, further solidifies a longstanding partnership
spanning over 40 years. L3Harris remains committed to collaborating with SAMI,
championing their mission to reinforce the Kingdom's military-industrial
domain."
SAMI and L3Harris
embarked on a collaborative journey centered around Electro-optical and
Infrared (EO/IR) technologies, as well as special mission systems within Saudi
Arabia. Building on their strong relationship, the two entities have now
launched this latest venture, cementing their mutual commitment to localizing
the world's best technology through ongoing cooperation.
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