Saudi Arabia-Transfer of Defense Technologies: SAMI-Boeing joint production of a drone

Since then, they have been in ongoing discussions regarding different projects aimed at transferring and localizing defense technologies.

SAMI CEO Walid Abukhaled met on 31/5/2023 with the Vice President and General Manager of International Government and Defence for Boeing Torbjorn Sjogren at SAMI’s headquarters in Riyadh.

Tactical Report has prepared a report (340 words) to highlight this matter, including:

• The meeting’s outcome regarding SAMI and Boeing’s cooperation in co-producing a drone
• Boeing’s efforts to expand its defense relations with Saudi companies on other systems

The report also highlights Boeing navigating the differences between Riyadh and Washington.