On 22 October 2025, the Governor of the Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), Ahmad Al-Ohali, visited South Korea and held meetings with several defense manufacturing facilities cooperating with Saudi military industry companies.
He reviewed production lines and products whose manufacturing and technologies are being transferred to the Kingdom.
The following note sheds light on:
- Key discussions with South Korean leading defense manufacturers, including Hanwha Aerospace, LIG Nex1, and Hyundai Rotem,
- Transfer of technology and localization programs,
- Challenges related to export controls and propulsion technologies.
