Saudi General Authority for Military Industries Signs MoU with Korea Defense Acquisition Program

[The SC]

27 June 2019


During the Crown Prince's visit to Seoul and in the presence of the Korean President

General Authority for Military Industries Signs MoU with Korea Defense Acquisition Program

During the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense to the Republic of Korea.
The Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea's Defense Procurement Program (DAPA) Minister Wang Jong-hong to develop a general framework for cooperation between the two sides in military acquisitions, industries, research and military technologies.

The ceremony was held at the Presidential Blue Palace in Seoul, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Korea, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and members of the official delegation accompanying him and senior officials of the South Korean government.

His Excellency the Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries said that the signing of this memorandum comes within the framework of strengthening industrial and defense partnerships between Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Korea.

He pointed out that the memorandum will contribute to the development of military acquisition capabilities, including the acquisition mechanism, the development of military industries, the development of specifications and standards for military products and the requirements of manufacturers' qualification and control, as well as the examination, evaluation and acceptance of military products, research and development and technology in the military field.

The signing of this memorandum comes within the framework of the efforts of the General Authority for Military Industries aimed at localizing the industry and the sustainability of the qualitative military systems in the Kingdom according to the vision of the Kingdom 2030 of the objectives and the Kingdom's endeavor to develop the military industries sector.

It is worth mentioning that the General Authority for Military Industries aims at localising military industries in Saudi Arabia and achieving the national priorities of raising military readiness, enhancing strategic independence, enhancing joint operation between the security and military authorities, developing a sustainable domestic military industries sector and increasing transparency and efficiency of spending.


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[The SC]

One can consider all these Saudi.. too..HaHa!

 

[Wilhelm II]

Submarines and helicopter carriers
Many types of engines and technologies
The SC what about Japanese military technologies? I wish Saudi transfer many of Japanese military technologies and buy weapons from Japan

 

[The SC]

Submarines and helicopter carriers
Many types of engines and technologies
The SC what about Japanese military technologies? I wish Saudi transfer many of Japanese military technologies and buy weapons from Japan

Yes Japan is good but very difficult for military TOT..'cause still controlled by the US..

 

[Wilhelm II]

Yes Japan is good but very difficult for military TOT..'cause still controlled by the US..

Control!!! Today Japan is far different from ww2 era. Worst war Crims in ww2 Vs kawaii !!!!!!!!
But they can sale c2 cargo aircraft and super silent submarines!!!!!

 

[The SC]

Control!!! Today Japan is far different from ww2 era. Worst war Crims in ww2 Vs kawaii !!!!!!!!
But they can sale c2 cargo aircraft and super silent submarines!!!!!

Not sure if with TOT.. they use US tech, so they need approval..

 

[The SC]

Submarines and helicopter carriers

Both are in the pipeline..But for Submarines the French Scorpene might compete with the new South Korean KSS-III (Jangbogo–III-class) a 3000 tons very expensive sub $900 million+, but have the capability to vertically launch ballistic or cruise missiles.

Dokdo class South Korea helicopter carrier (amphibious assault ship)​

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[Wilhelm II]

capability to vertically launch ballistic or cruise missiles.

That is important

 

[Philip the Arab]

Both are in the pipeline..But for Submarines the French Scorpene might compete with the new South Korean KSS-III (Jangbogo–III-class) a 3000 tons very expensive sub $900 million+, but have the capability to vertically launch ballistic or cruise missiles.

Dokdo class South Korea helicopter carrier (amphibious assault ship)​

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Yes this a good development especially if the Grom missile could be integrated on the submarine. It would allow subs in the Persian gulf to retaliate conventionally or with NBC(?) weapons against Iran.

 

[Wilhelm II]

Yes this a good development especially if the Grom missile could be integrated on the submarine. It would allow subs in the Persian gulf to retaliate conventionally or with NBC(?) weapons against Iran.

I think grom is big for that subs and in Arabian gulf big submarines are not useful because waters are not deep for them

 

[The SC]

 

[The SC]

I think grom is big for that subs and in Arabian gulf big submarines are not useful because waters are not deep for them

The red sea is good enough for submarines..Depth starts at 500 m..

 

[Wilhelm II]

The red sea is good enough for submarines..Depth starts at 500 m..

For having a deterrent tool for Saudi or region security kingdom must have submarines in Indian Ocean with cruise missile launching capability
Warhead of that can be chemical biological or my wish nuclear warhead

 

[The SC]

For having a deterrent tool for Saudi or region security kingdom must have submarines in Indian Ocean with cruise missile launching capability
Warhead of that can be chemical biological or my wish nuclear warhead

The Korean KSS-III would be perfect for that.. Just 4 of them and 6-8 Scorpene would be enough for potent deterrence and defensive/offensive capabilities.. Add a few capable midget submarines for shore defences and special operations..

 

[Wilhelm II]

The Korean KSS-III would be perfect for that.. Just 4 of them and 6-8 Scorpene would be enough for potent deterrence and defensive/offensive capabilities.. Add a few capable midget submarines for shore defences and special operations..

With drone carriers