The National Military Industries Academy's New Strategy 2026
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening the defense and security system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Academy for Military Industries its new strategy on the sidelines of the World Defense Show. The launch, attended by His Excellency the Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries, Engineer Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, and the Chairman of the Academy's Board of Directors, Dr. Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid, marks a pivotal stage in the localization of this vital sector.
Strategy pillars and localization targets
The announced strategy is based on four main pillars designed to ensure sustainability and growth: financial sustainability, customer empowerment, operational efficiency, and resource efficiency . Through these pillars, the academy aims to achieve a qualitative leap in the quality of training and professional development, ensuring the graduation of national talent capable of leading the military industrial landscape in the near future.
Context of Vision 2030 and the importance of the event
This announcement comes at a time when the Kingdom is witnessing unprecedented momentum towards achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, specifically the objective of localizing more than 50% of government military spending. The academy plays a pivotal role in this equation, as industrial localization cannot be achieved without a qualified human capital possessing the precise technical and technological skills required by advanced defense industries.
International partnerships and staff development
The academy affirmed that its strategy extends beyond theoretical aspects to include forging strategic partnerships with leading international and local companies in the defense sector. These partnerships aim to provide internationally accredited training and educational programs that ensure technology transfer to Saudi youth, thereby bridging the gap between educational outcomes and the needs of the growing military job market.
Towards institutional excellence
The launch of this strategy serves as a clear roadmap for establishing the principles of governance and institutional excellence within the academy. This transformation is expected to enhance competitiveness and enable the academy to meet the actual needs of government entities and private companies operating in the sector, thereby strengthening the Kingdom's position as a regional and global hub for military industries and related logistics services.
