We work together with local partner companies to develop, engineer, train and support the innovations and workforce that sustain economic growth, increase defence sovereignty and safeguard commercial interests.
Several of these companies are our own Saudi ‘Kingdom Partner Companies’ that continue to contribute to the growth of the Saudi defence industry: BAE Systems Arabian Industries, International Systems Engineering (ISE).
Through these partner companies we share our knowledge, skills and best practice and position them for success as the heart of the Saudi defence industry, as well as being equipped to succeed beyond the defence sector. These businesses are delivery partners for our defence contracts, however two of these also undertake a range of non-defence, non-Government to Government work.
As the Saudi defence industry continues to evolve, we are also working with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) to explore how we can collaborate to deliver further In-Kingdom Industrial Participation, in line with Saudi’s National Transformation Plan and Vision 2030.
BAE Systems Arabian Industries
BAE Systems Arabian Industries was formed in 2025 through the merger of BAE Systems Saudi Development and Training (SDT) and Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Management Company Ltd (SMSCMC). We are uniquely positioned to deliver wide-ranging defence and industrial solutions across Saudi Arabia and beyond. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in decades of trusted partnerships, our focus on developing local talent, transferring critical technology and skills, and ensuring the highest international standards to build a secure and prosperous future for the Kingdom.
Our operations stimulate local economies by creating jobs and driving growth in the defence industry, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
International Systems Engineering (ISE)
ISE is trusted to deliver secure mission-critical solutions, services and cutting-edge technologies demanded by organisations within the Defence, Aerospace, National Security and Critical National Infrastructure sectors in line with all the international and local export control and data management regulations.
ISE works with its individual clients in long term relationships to tailor a selection of IT Products and Services to meet their needs; delivering end to end services as well as major improvement programmes and projects that enable the effective management and control of their sensitive and critical data in their ultimate mission.
International Systems Engineering was established in 1988 as part of the Saudi Economic Offset Program and continues to support the National Vision in providing high skilled roles across Kingdom to its predominantly Saudi workforce (more than 75%). ISE manages and integrates Local Companies (more 90% by value) in its supply chain and counts most of the major IT companies as its Strategic Partners.
ISE’s success is due to its knowledgeable, highly qualified and skilled IT staff who have rigorously trained over many years to understand, meet and effectively respond to the present and future requirements of its clients.