Turkish armored vehicle manufacturer FNSS and Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) LAND have signed a landmark framework agreement to localize the production of new generation 8×8 armored vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed during IDEF 2025 by senior defense officials from both countries, aligning with Riyadh’s strategic Vision 2030 initiative.
The deal was signed by Eng. Mohammed Bin Saud Alhodaib, Executive Vice President of Land Systems at SAMI LAND, and Kadir Nail Kurt, CEO of FNSS. It was signed in the presence of H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Hussein Al-Biyari, Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs; Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, President of Türkiye’s Defence Industries Agency; and H.E. Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries.
Strategic Collaboration to Boost Local Defense Capabilities
This agreement aims to establish local manufacturing capabilities for advanced 8×8 armored vehicles. Thus, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s domestic industry and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. The partnership involves technology transfer, workforce development, and integration of local supply chains.
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According to FNSS, this reflects companies’ commitment to sustainable industrialization and user-focused innovation. FNSS is a globally trusted Turkish land systems firm. It has delivered thousands of armored vehicles to armed forces worldwide. FNSS specializes in tracked and wheeled combat platforms, engineering vehicles, and turret systems.
FNSS: A Track Record of Innovation and Customization
With over three decades of experience, FNSS is known for its user-centric approach. Its flagship products include, KAPLAN and PARS. KAPLAN is a class of tracked armored vehicles while the PARS is a family of wheeled platforms. These platforms are modern, mobile and survivable.
FNSS has also demonstrated its capacity to support full lifecycle sustainment. They are capable of supporting the weapon from design to field service and upgrades, . Through joint ventures and local partnerships, it has delivered solutions to various militaries. From Asia to the Middle East, and beyond.
Driving Vision 2030 Goals Through Defense Localization
This cooperation with SAMI LAND is a step toward realizing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. It enables local production and expands domestic technical capabilities. The agreement enhances the Kingdom’s autonomy in key defense segments. Moreover, it offers FNSS expanded market access and long-term industrial cooperation.
Javeria Sajid is an Aerospace Engineering student from NUST with a background in technology and a sharp focus on the global political landscape and defence innovation. She writes to make complex defence technologies understandable, and aspires to bridge journalism, policy, and engineering in her work.
