Saudi Pavilion Inaugurated at Eurosatory 2026 in France

Paris, June 15: The Saudi Pavilion was officially inaugurated today at Eurosatory 2026, the Global Event for Defence and Security, in Paris. Organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) from 15 to 19 June, with participation of 10 Saudi entities from the public and private sectors. The exhibition convenes leading defence and security industry leaders from around the world, providing a platform to strengthen partnerships, exchange expertise, and showcase Saudi Arabia’s industrial and service capabilities across the military industries sector.

His Excellency the Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), Eng. Ahmad bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, inaugurated the Saudi Pavilion in the presence of H.E. the Governor of the General Authority for Defense Development (GADD) Dr. Faleh bin Abdullah Al-Sulaiman, H.E. the Assistant Minister  of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, and H.E. the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the French Republic Mr. Fahad bin Mayouf Al-Ruwaili, alongside chief executive officers of participating national companies, senior military officials, and defence experts and specialists from around the world. During the tour, His Excellency and the attending dignitaries were briefed on the latest industrial and service capabilities, and advanced technologies in the military industries sector.

The Saudi Pavilion highlights the significant progress achieved by Saudi Arabia’s military industries sector and showcases advanced defence systems and technologies while opening new avenues for cooperation with leading international companies. Alongside GAMI, 10 Saudi entities from the public and private sectors are participating, including the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM), the General Authority for Defense Development (GADD), Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Emaan Industrial Company, Saudi Chemical Company Limited (SCCL), GDC Middle East Company, Life Shield Company, the World Defense Show (WDS), TAM Aerospace & Defense, and Midana Company.

His Excellency the Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries stated that Saudi Arabia’s participation at Eurosatory 2026 reinforces the Kingdom’s leadership in the military industries sector and supports efforts to strengthen partnerships with leading global defence and security companies. He noted that participation also helps attract high-value investments that support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, including localizing more than 50% of military spending by 2030. His Excellency added that the Saudi Pavilion serves as an important platform to showcase the substantial progress achieved in developing the industrial and service capabilities of national companies.

Throughout the exhibition, the Saudi Pavilion will showcase key military industrial and service capabilities that reflect the Kingdom’s efforts to enable the sector. The pavilion will also host bilateral meetings and engagements with international companies and official delegations to exchange knowledge and expertise and advance technology transfer efforts. In addition, it will highlight integrated collaboration between government entities to foster an attractive investment environment for local and international investors by enabling national companies, attracting high-value investments, advancing technology transfer and localization efforts, and exploring opportunities for cooperation and strategic partnerships with leading global companies.

The participation further underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing role in the military industries sector and reaffirms GAMI’s commitment to supporting and enabling national companies, enhancing their international competitiveness, and contributing to national security objectives and sustainable economic development.

General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI)

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