Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) subsidiary Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) is in talks with international partners, including the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) to enhance its expertise in electronic warfare (EW) systems.
In this regard, British Defense and Security Exports Director Oliver Harry visited Riyadh, on 29/10/2024 and met with SAMI-AEC CEO Ziad Al-Musallam.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- Key topics discussed during the meeting and the systems expected to witness cooperation
- The British MoD stance on SAMI-AEC’s work
- The Saudi MoD expectations for the future defense cooperation with British companies, especially in aerospace
