RIYADH: The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) on Saturday announced the signing of a deal with Raytheon Saudi Arabia to localize a Patriot deep maintenance and refurbishment system contract for the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces.
Among the agreement’s aims is to expand the scope of work on developing joint projects between GAMI and Raytheon Saudi Arabia.
GAMI Gov. Ahmed Al-Ohali said the authority aims to invest in and develop existing local capacities, and to build new capabilities. Its goal is to localize 50 percent of Saudi spending on military equipment and services.
GAMI is working on providing a network of services and technical support for military industries, stimulating direct investment and strategic partnerships with international companies, facilitating the transfer of technology and knowledge, promoting research and development, and developing qualified national talent.
Saudi military industries signs Patriot maintenance deal with Raytheon Saudi Arabia
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Saudi military industries signs Patriot maintenance deal with Raytheon Saudi Arabia
- GAMI's goal is to localize 50 percent of Saudi spending on military equipment and services
- Among the agreement’s aims is to expand the scope of work on developing joint projects between GAMI and Raytheon Saudi Arabia
UAE thwarts terrorist cyberattacks targeting vital sectors
DUBAI: The UAE successfully prevented terrorist cyberattacks that targeted the country’s digital infrastructure and vital sectors, in an attempt to destabilize the nation and disrupt essential services, state news agency WAM reported.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council said the attacks included attempts to infiltrate networks, deploy ransomware, and conduct systematic phishing campaigns targeting national platforms.
It also involved the exploitation of artificial intelligence technologies to develop sophisticated offensive tools, reflecting a qualitative shift in the methods employed by terrorist groups and their ability to harness modern technologies to carry out digital attacks, WAM reported.
The Council reiterated the country’s national cybersecurity defense system makes sure that the safety of individuals, the protection of personal data and the continuity of critical services remain top priorities.
It further urged the public to report any cyber threats or suspicious attempts to ensure digital security in the country.
