Interior Ministry drives military industry localization, boosts Saudi security leadership

The Ministry of Interior has contributed to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 through its initiative to support the localization of the national military industry sector, a strategic goal that strengthens the Kingdom’s power and standing. The initiative aims to localize more than 50% of military spending by 2030 and enhance Saudi Arabia’s military readiness and strategic autonomy.

As one of the military and security entities supporting and enabling the localization of military industries, the Ministry of Interior established an executive office for military industry localization. This office accelerates efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 2030, the National Transformation Program, and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program by localizing spending on military and security equipment, systems, and maintenance services, thereby supporting the national economy and contributing to GDP growth.

In recent years, the Ministry’s Military Industry Localization Office has focused on key areas including strategic, legislative and regulatory, and technical aspects. It has developed a detailed strategy and plan to localize procurement of security and military equipment across various fields. These efforts have led to contracts with national companies for the manufacture, supply, and sustainment of military and security systems such as armored vehicles, marine and aerial platforms, command and control systems, security surveillance, weapons, ammunition, uniforms, security gear, and unmanned aerial systems, which have become essential components of Saudi military and security forces.

The Ministry’s efforts were recognized in 2025, when it received awards for excellence in military industry localization at the annual meeting of the General Authority for Military Industries. The Ministry won in the categories of “Excellence in Planning” and “Excellence in Implementation” for military and security entities, becoming the first to win both awards simultaneously. In 2026, it also received an award for military industry localization for its outstanding role in supporting and qualifying a local security technology product, from research and development to the final product stage.

The Ministry of Interior has also worked to enhance its security capabilities through advanced defense technologies, safety, environmental sustainability, crowd management, and the development of Saudi human resources. These efforts are supported by local content that keeps pace with the latest technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, security vehicles, winged aircraft, advanced weaponry, and robotics. Such advancements ensure the safety and security of everyone in Saudi Arabia and reinforce the Kingdom’s leadership in security indicators locally, regionally, and globally.