Defense Minister Inaugurates New SAMI Companies, Inks International Cooperation Deals at World Defense Show

Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA -- Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and on his behalf, Minister of Defense and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz inaugurated in Riyadh the third edition of the World Defense Show, organized by GAMI until February 12. At the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) Group pavilion, t er of defense launched SAMI Land Company, SAMI Autonomous Company, SAMI Land Industrial Complex, and the HEET Program. He also unveiled the SAMI Local Content Program (RUKN), the group's flagship supply chain program. Prince Khalid and Korean counterpart witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Saudi General Authority for Defense Development and the Korean Agency for Defense Development. The agreement focuses on defense research, development, and innovation in advanced military technologies and systems. The minister of defense also signed three defense cooperation agreements with Slovakia, Malaysia, and Somalia.