Several international defense companies are still competing to secure a lucrative tender issued by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) for a transfer of technology (TOT) agreement and a joint venture (JV) for unmanned ground vehicles (UGV).
New companies are reported to have submitted their offers.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The new companies competing to secure the tender
- An offer that caught SAMI's attention
- An expected time frame for a decision to be made
The note also highlights Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman’s views towards one of these contenders.