The agreement "shows that the Saudi defense industry is expanding its capacity to develop systems critical to its military capability. It also says that knowledge transfer is a fundamental value for its defense relations," an analyst said.
For the first time since its launch in 2017, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has participated in the defense show in Istanbul as part of the Saudi Pavilion, one of the largest international spaces at the show.
Standoff capability means warfighters stay connected and remain remotely located in a safer environment while making it harder for adversaries to target them.