Saudi, Turkish firms sign agreements to localize drone industry

Several Saudi companies specialized in military and defense industries signed an agreement and two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Turkish defense companies to localize the drone industry and its component systems within the Kingdom.

The agreement and MoUs complemented the two acquisition contracts signed by the Saudi Defense Ministry two weeks ago with Turkish defense company Baykar to raise the readiness of the armed forces and enhance the Kingdom's defense and manufacturing capabilities.

During the signing ceremony, the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) signed a localization agreement with Baykar.

The agreement focuses on the manufacturing of electronic systems, mechanical components, and drone structures using composite materials, as well as encompassing manufacturing, final aviation testing.