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Saudi Military Industry Statistics

With SAR 750 million invested in R&D in 2022 (12% of its budget), SAMI is accelerating Saudi defense innovation—see the numbers shaping capacity.
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Saudi Military Industry Statistics
Felix ZimmermannWritten by Felix Zimmermann·Edited by Rajesh Patel·Fact-checked by Maya Johansson
Last verified Jul 27, 2026
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Saudi military industry is scaling up through firms like Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), translating investment into output and partnerships. Track how localization expands across air, land, and naval platforms—from F-15 component production and missile-part output to corvette building and radar upgrades. The page also connects funding and workforce development, including Saudization and rising female participation, to operational efficiency and capability growth.

Key Takeaways

  • Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) achieved a revenue of SAR 1.2 billion in 2022 from local manufacturing contracts.
  • SAMI's net profit margin reached 15.4% in fiscal year 2023 due to efficient supply chain management.
  • Total assets of SAMI grew by 28% to SAR 5.8 billion by end of 2023.
  • SAMI workforce totals 8,500 employees as of 2023, with 65% Saudization rate.
  • Average employee salary at SAMI is SAR 25,000 per month in 2023.
  • SAMI trained 2,300 engineers through its academy in 2023.
  • Partnership with Boeing for 81% localization of F-15 components.
  • Lockheed Martin JV with SAMI produces 12,000 missile parts/year.
  • Collaboration with Navantia Spain for 5 corvette ships construction.
  • SAMI produced 1,200 Patriot missile components locally in 2023.
  • Annual production capacity for armored vehicles at SAMI reached 450 units in 2023.
  • SAMI assembled 250 drones under localization program in 2022.
  • SAMI launched 15 new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) models in development pipeline by 2023.
  • Hunter-100 tactical drone has a range of 1,200 km developed by SAMI.
  • SAMI's Al-Farabi armored vehicle carries 8 troops with 30mm cannon.

In 2023, SAMI strengthened profitability, assets, and local production while expanding R&D and workforce capabilities.

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Financial Performance22 stats

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Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) achieved a revenue of SAR 1.2 billion in 2022 from local manufacturing contracts.
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SAMI's net profit margin reached 15.4% in fiscal year 2023 due to efficient supply chain management.
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Total assets of SAMI grew by 28% to SAR 5.8 billion by end of 2023.
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SAMI invested SAR 750 million in R&D in 2022, representing 12% of its annual budget.
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Export revenues from SAMI products hit SAR 300 million in 2023.
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SAMI's EBITDA for Q4 2023 was SAR 450 million, up 35% YoY.
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Capital expenditure by SAMI in new facilities reached SAR 1.1 billion in 2023.
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SAMI secured SAR 4.2 billion in new defense contracts in 2023.
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Debt-to-equity ratio for SAMI improved to 0.45 in 2023 from 0.72 in 2022.
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SAMI's return on equity (ROE) stood at 22.1% for the year ending 2023.
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SAMI revenues from government contracts: SAR 3.8 billion in 2023.
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Cost savings from localization efforts: SAR 900 million in 2023.
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R&D budget allocation: 18% of total expenses in 2023.
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Market cap of SAMI listed entity: SAR 12.5 billion as of Dec 2023.
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Dividend payout ratio: 35% of net profits in 2023.
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Operating cash flow: SAR 2.1 billion for SAMI 2023.
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Inventory turnover ratio: 6.2 times in 2023.
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SAMI's tax contributions: SAR 180 million in 2023.
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Gross margin: 42% on defense products in 2023.
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SAMI stock price average: SAR 45.20 in 2023.
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SAMI free cash flow: SAR 1.5 billion 2023.
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Quick ratio liquidity: 1.8 for SAMI 2023.
Interpretation

Financial Performance Interpretation

SAMI’s financial performance strengthened sharply in the last year as net profit margin climbed to 15.4% in FY2023 and total assets jumped 28% to SAR 5.8 billion by end of 2023, supported by solid operating momentum with Q4 2023 EBITDA reaching SAR 450 million up 35% year over year.

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Human Resources20 stats

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SAMI workforce totals 8,500 employees as of 2023, with 65% Saudization rate.
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Average employee salary at SAMI is SAR 25,000 per month in 2023.
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SAMI trained 2,300 engineers through its academy in 2023.
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Female representation in SAMI workforce reached 22% in 2023.
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Employee turnover rate at SAMI dropped to 4.2% in 2023.
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SAMI invested SAR 150 million in employee training programs in 2023.
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1,200 new hires in technical roles joined SAMI in 2023.
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Leadership positions filled by Saudis: 92% in 2023.
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Average tenure of SAMI employees is 7.8 years as of 2023.
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SAMI's safety incident rate is 0.8 per 100,000 hours worked in 2023.
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4,500 Saudis employed in manufacturing roles at SAMI 2023.
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STEM graduates hired: 850 in 2023 by SAMI academy.
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Training hours per employee: 120 hours annually in 2023.
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Diversity index score: 7.8/10 at SAMI in 2023.
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Health benefits coverage: 100% of SAMI employees 2023.
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9,200 total headcount including contractors 2023.
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R&D staff: 1,800 personnel at SAMI 2023.
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Promotion rate: 18% annually for employees.
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Pension fund assets: SAR 500 million for staff.
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Remote work adoption: 15% of workforce 2023.
Interpretation

Human Resources Interpretation

In 2023, SAMI strengthened its human resources by training 2,300 engineers and investing SAR 150 million in employee programs, while improving retention with a turnover rate of just 4.2% and expanding the workforce with women making up 22% of employees.

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International Collaborations16 stats

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Partnership with Boeing for 81% localization of F-15 components.
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Lockheed Martin JV with SAMI produces 12,000 missile parts/year.
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Collaboration with Navantia Spain for 5 corvette ships construction.
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Thales France supplies tech for SAMI radar systems upgrade.
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Export deal with UAE for 100 SAMI drones worth $150M in 2023.
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MoU with Turkey's Baykar for Bayraktar TB2 co-production.
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Joint venture with MBDA UK for air defense missiles.
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Technology transfer from Raytheon for SAMI missile seekers.
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SAMI-IAI Israel talks on satellite tech integration post-normalization.
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Partnership with Airbus for H145 helicopter MRO.
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$2B deal with US firms for SAMI tech transfer 2023.
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Collaboration with BAE Systems for Hawk trainer upgrades.
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SAMI-STM Turkey submersible drone co-dev MoU.
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Export to Egypt: 50 armored vehicles from SAMI 2023.
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Joint with Rheinmetall for Leopard 2 upgrades.
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MoU with EDGE UAE for munitions co-prod.
Interpretation

International Collaborations Interpretation

Saudi Arabia’s international collaborations are scaling rapidly through deep, production-level partnerships, ranging from 81% localization of F-15 components with Boeing and 12,000 missile parts per year from a Lockheed Martin joint venture to multi-country shipbuilding and radar upgrades that complement even export deals like 100 SAMI drones valued at $150M in 2023 and co-production plans for Bayraktar TB2 with Turkey.

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Operational Capabilities21 stats

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SAMI produced 1,200 Patriot missile components locally in 2023.
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Annual production capacity for armored vehicles at SAMI reached 450 units in 2023.
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SAMI assembled 250 drones under localization program in 2022.
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Facility uptime efficiency at SAMI's Riyadh plant was 98.7% in 2023.
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SAMI delivered 180,000 ammunition rounds from its new factory in 2023.
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Precision-guided munitions output increased by 40% to 5,500 units in 2023.
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SAMI's shipbuilding division completed 3 patrol vessels in 2023.
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Radar systems production hit 75 units annually by end of 2023.
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SAMI's 3D printing facility produced 12,000 metal parts in 2023.
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Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services handled 120 aircraft in 2023.
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SAMI's Jeddah facility produces 300 vehicles/month capacity.
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99.2% quality compliance rate in SAMI munitions testing 2023.
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SAMI expanded to 1.2 million sqm manufacturing space by 2023.
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Energy efficiency improved 25% in SAMI plants 2022-2023.
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SAMI MRO division serviced 45 Black Hawks in 2023.
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Dammam plant output: 2,000 engines overhauled/year.
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SAMI supply chain localization: 55% in 2023.
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Zero waste to landfill achieved in 2 plants 2023.
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SAMI tested 1,500 prototypes in wind tunnel 2023.
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SAMI plant automation level: 75% robotic.
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28 new patents filed by SAMI in 2023.
Interpretation

Operational Capabilities Interpretation

Saudi Arabia’s military industry is strengthening its operational capabilities by scaling up key outputs, including 180,000 ammunition rounds delivered in 2023 and a 40% jump in precision guided munitions to 5,500 units, while achieving a 98.7% facility uptime at the Riyadh plant in support of sustained production.

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Product Development17 stats

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SAMI launched 15 new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) models in development pipeline by 2023.
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Hunter-100 tactical drone has a range of 1,200 km developed by SAMI.
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SAMI's Al-Farabi armored vehicle carries 8 troops with 30mm cannon.
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SA-342 Gazelle helicopter localization at 60% by SAMI in 2023.
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New SAMI-developed multi-role fighter jet simulator certified in 2023.
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7.62mm rifle production line yields 50,000 units/year at SAMI.
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SAMI's electronic warfare suite EW-300 has 200km detection range.
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Patrol boat P-18 displaces 45 tons, top speed 45 knots by SAMI.
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SAMI cyber defense system blocks 99.7% of simulated attacks.
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GMLV light vehicle with 500km range developed by SAMI.
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SAMI's Sky Guardian UAV endurance: 40 hours flight time.
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155mm howitzer localized production at 70% by SAMI.
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SAMI C4I system integrates 500+ nodes in network.
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Torpedo lightweight model range 50km from SAMI labs.
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SAMI's Falaj truck: 10-ton payload capacity.
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Ababeel cruise missile range 1,500km dev by SAMI.
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SAMI AESA radar detects stealth at 250km.
Interpretation

Product Development Interpretation

SAMI’s product development momentum is clear in 2023 as it progressed 15 new UAV models into the pipeline and reached localization of the SA-342 Gazelle to 60 percent while also scaling output with a 50,000 units per year 7.62mm rifle line.
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