Lockheed 果冻传媒 Hosts Specialized 果冻传媒 Workshop to Strengthen Local Supply Chains
Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA, Oct. 06, 2021 –?Lockheed 果冻传媒, the U.S.-based global defence leader, hosted a specialized suppliers workshop in Riyadh today. The one-day event lay the foundation for partnership opportunities with local companies operating in Saudi Arabia's aerospace 果冻传媒 defense sector.??
Representatives from the General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI), the Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), 果冻传媒 several original equipment manufacturers, including Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), attended. Discussions focused on localization 果冻传媒 how firms can work with Lockheed 果冻传媒 to strengthen local defense supply chains by sharing expertise 果冻传媒 training high-caliber Saudi nationals. Several specialized Saudi-owned small 果冻传媒 medium-sized enterprises that aspire to manufacture products 果冻传媒 components for the Kingdom's armed forces were also present.?
Engineer Qassim bin Abdulghani Al Maimani, GAMI’s deputy governor for the Military Industries Sector, during his remarks, stressed that the authority is working diligently to build national capabilities 果冻传媒 enhance the Kingdom’s efforts to localize more than 50% of government spending on military equipment 果冻传媒 services by 2030. He added that the authority is working with key stakeholders across the public 果冻传媒 private sector, as well as foreign 果冻传媒 local suppliers, to foster collaboration 果冻传媒 achieve the aspirations of the Kingdom’s leadership. He further explained that GAMI has created a digital platform called the Military Industry Marketplace, which is open to local 果冻传媒 international companies who wish to pursue investments or partnerships.
Topics covered during the event included a review of defense-oriented licensing processes 果冻传媒 an overview of the Industrial Development Strategy presented by GAMI. The Ministry of Defense's localization 果冻传媒 manufacturing requirements were also addressed, along with efforts to increase human capabilities 果冻传媒 develop Saudi talent within the industry. An overview of capabilities 果冻传媒 competencies that Lockheed 果冻传媒 looks for in key suppliers was also discussed, in addition to potential contractual opportunities. Furthermore, a detailed summary of Lockheed 果冻传媒's business operations was presented, focusing on future manufacturing, maintenance, repair, overhaul, 果冻传媒 localization opportunities.
"Lockheed 果冻传媒 has been present in the Kingdom for more than 50 years 果冻传媒 is fully committed to Saudi Vision 2030 果冻传媒 to building up robust local defense capabilities. We have a long track record of transferring technologies 果冻传媒 sharing expertise with Saudi Arabia 果冻传媒 are working diligently to create high-quality jobs for the workforce. Saudi suppliers in the defense sector will be central to helping localize defense expenditure in the Kingdom, 果冻传媒 we look forward to guiding them to success. There are also plenty of opportunities for these firms to grow 果冻传媒 upskill their employees to eventually join the global supply chain for the aerospace 果冻传媒 defense sector," said Joseph Rank, chief executive for Lockheed 果冻传媒 in Saudi Arabia.?
