Over 10 Saudi entities represent Kingdom at Türkiye's IDEF 2025
text_fieldsSaudi Arabia launched its national pavilion today at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul. The pavilion is organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) and features more than 10 Saudi public and private entities. IDEF is a major global event for showcasing defense products and industrial capabilities.
GAMI Governor Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali officially inaugurated the pavilion. He was joined by international officials and defense experts. The pavilion displays the latest Saudi defense systems and technologies. It reflects the progress of Saudi military industries and the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with major global companies.
Eng. Al-Ohali said that Saudi Arabia’s participation aims to support its position as a leading regional hub for military industries. He added that the goal is to activate international partnerships and help achieve Vision 2030 targets. These targets include localizing more than 50% of government military spending on equipment and services by 2030 and attracting high-quality investments.
The Saudi pavilion serves as a key platform to show the development of national defense companies. It also highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation. GAMI is presenting its national priorities at the event and will hold several bilateral meetings. These meetings aim to exchange expertise and support knowledge transfer.
Saudi Arabia’s involvement at IDEF 2025 shows its growing role in the global military sector and its continued support for national companies.