SAUDI ARABIAN MILITARY INDUSTRIES (SAMI)

New Saudi Arms Manufacturer ‘SAMI’ Launched As Part of Vision 2030 Ahead of Trump Visit

Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman dines with Saudi security forces.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Wednesday the launch of a national state company for arms manufacturing as part of its Vision 2030 economic and social reform program, according to reports.

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