Saudi Arabia, US Enter Strategic Alliance to Establish Local Drone Infrastructure

The Saudi Excellence and Ondas' subsidiary Airobotics Ltd signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to localize Airobotics autonomous drone systems and solutions and provide aerial data solutions to local governmental and commercial entities.
The Saudi Excellence and Ondas' subsidiary Airobotics Ltd signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to localize Airobotics autonomous drone systems and solutions and provide aerial data solutions to local governmental and commercial entities.
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Saudi Arabia, US Enter Strategic Alliance to Establish Local Drone Infrastructure

The Saudi Excellence and Ondas' subsidiary Airobotics Ltd signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to localize Airobotics autonomous drone systems and solutions and provide aerial data solutions to local governmental and commercial entities.
The Saudi Excellence and Ondas' subsidiary Airobotics Ltd signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to localize Airobotics autonomous drone systems and solutions and provide aerial data solutions to local governmental and commercial entities.

The Saudi Excellence and Ondas' subsidiary Airobotics Ltd signed on Tuesday a Strategic Alliance Agreement to localize Airobotics autonomous drone systems and solutions and provide aerial data solutions to local governmental and commercial entities.

Ondas Holding is a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions.

Saudi Excellence and Airobotics plan to jointly establish a local office in Saudi Arabia to localize Airobotics autonomous drone systems and solutions and provide aerial data solutions to local governmental and commercial entities.

The companies will work together to develop and foster an ecosystem of technology and service providers across the Kingdom by employing local staff and working closely with local partners.

Following the announcement, Ondas shares increased 20 percent.

President of Saudi Excellence Sheikh Abdullah al-Meleihi said the partnership aims to provide sophisticated autonomous drone platforms to government and commercial customers in the Kingdom.

He told Asharq Al-Awsat: "There are significant projects in the Saudi market, and as the economy expands and diversifies, demand for next-generation technologies is growing."

"Together with Airobotics, we will provide high-value technical solutions while also training Saudi cadres to work in this field."

Meleihi indicated that both companies will work together to develop and enhance an ecosystem of technology and service providers across the Kingdom, as the initiative aims to support the vision of Saudi 2030, following the guidance and support of Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The drone market is growing continuously in all military sectors and security and civil uses, and it is one of the promising sectors in the Middle East region, said Meleihi, noting that Saudi Arabia was one of the first countries to localize the drone industry.

He asserted that Excellence plans to start manufacturing this aircraft type in the Kingdom and train Saudi cadres.

Moreover, he indicated that China's DJI controls more than 70 percent of the world's drone market, expecting the need to grow from $30.6 billion in 2022 to $55.8 billion by 2030.

The Chinese company was formed in 2006 out of a college dorm room by its founder Frank Wang selling flight control components to universities and Chinese electric companies.

CEO of Airobotics Meir Kliner expresses his pride in expanding the business in the region to Saudi Arabia and being recognized and chosen by Saudi Excellence as the leading provider of drone infrastructure.

Kliner said Vision 2030 and the country's economic transformation are creating significant opportunities for Airobotics in defense and civil markets.

"Together with the Saudi Excellence company, we look forward to implementing our state-of-the-art autonomous drone technologies across Saudi Arabia and localizing these efforts for the mutual benefit of our companies and society," said the official.



Saudi Arabia Unveils Pavilion at International Defense Exhibition and Conference in UAE

The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA)
The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Unveils Pavilion at International Defense Exhibition and Conference in UAE

The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA)
The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA)

The activities of the Saudi pavilion, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), kicked off on Monday at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference "IDEX 2025" in Abu Dhabi. This event is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

Governor of GAMI Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali participated in the launch, in the presence of Lt.-Gen. Mohammad Bin Abdulrahman bin Hamed Al-Gharibi, Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Angari, Saudi ambassador to the UAE, and a number of officials, international investors and decision-makers in the sector.

Al-Ohali emphasized the significance of the Kingdom's participation in IDEX 2025 as a leading global platform for showcasing the latest military technologies.

He underscored the importance of establishing international partnerships that enhance the Kingdom's defense and security capabilities.

The Saudi pavilion serves as a strategic window that reaffirms the Kingdom's commitment to developing its defense sector and strengthening national competencies, contributing to the ambitious goal of localizing over 50% of military spending by 2030, he added.

During the exhibition, GAMI signed a cooperation agreement in the field of government quality assurance with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration in South Korea.

The agreement aims to boost the assurance and reliability of defense products and services carried out under purchasing and acquisition operations, in accordance with the local laws and regulations of both sides.

The agreement reflects the mutual desire of both parties to deepen joint cooperation in the field of defense industry and technology, in a way that achieves the national interests of both countries. The two parties also intend to expand the scope of cooperation by exchanging experiences and best practices in the field of government quality assurance for defense products and services.

The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

It is presenting the latest locally developed defense technologies across military, defense, and security industries. It features a variety of military products aimed at highlighting the capabilities of the defense and military sectors. Additionally, it presents investors with a conducive investment environment and the promising opportunities available in the sector.

In addition to GAMI and the General Authority for Defense Development (GADD), the pavilion includes the World Defense Show (WDS), along with several national companies operating in the military industries sector. The companies include the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the National Company for Mechanical Systems (NCMS), the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC), the Saudi Chemical Company Holding (SCCH), AlKorayef Group, Life Shield Military Industries (LIFE SHIELD), Emaan International, QUDRA Industrial Company, and the Saudi Company for Aircraft Maintenance and Preparation (GDC).