Leading global defence and aerospace contractor Lockheed Martin has completed a summer internship programme in Riyadh aimed at developing technical skills among Saudi university students in areas including artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
SAL Zones, a subsidiary of SAL Logistics Services specialising in the development of integrated logistics zones across the Kingdom, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Advanced Aircraft Technology to explore opportunities for collaboration in developing specialised logistics infrastructure and solutions to support aviation and aerospace projects in the Kingdom.
Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace sectors, in partnership with Omani contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver its latest-generation Tracsigma primary surveillance radar and two RSM NG secondary surveillance radars.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has announced that construction of its Sky Support Complex is on track for completion by the end of Q3 2026.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia needs to move beyond defence assembly and develop domestic aerospace and defence engineering capabilities to capture more value from its spending, in line with its Vision 2030 target of localising 50% of defence spending within four years, said an expert.
Embraer, a leading global aerospace company based in Brazil, and Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company have signed an agreement to jointly explore long-term collaboration in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, research and workforce development.
UAE-based defence company EDGE has announced that it has entered into a deal to acquire a 100% stake in Brazilian aerospace and engineering company Akaer, in a move that would give the Abu Dhabi group an established engineering base in Brazil and a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.
Hanwha Aerospace, a defence, aerospace and industrial company in South Korea, has signed a teaming agreement with UAE-based Generation 5 Holding to collaborate on the manufacture and sale of the K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer across the Middle East market.
Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Development Center has signed a cooperation memorandum with European aerospace corporation Airbus to explore opportunities for developing and localising the aviation and helicopter industry in Saudi Arabia.
The MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2026 opened on Wednesday in Dubai, marking the largest editions of the region’s leading aviation aftermarket events.
