Riyadh, KSA – 25 February 2021: Underscoring its ongoing commitment to driving fast localization in Saudi Arabia’s military and defense sector, Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, today concluded its participation as part of the Saudi pavilion in the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2021 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Making its participation a tremendous success, AEC recorded strong visitor interest in the company’s latest military technologies and cybersecurity solutions.
During the five-day event, AEC welcomed several dignitaries, senior officials, and industry leaders to its stand, including His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Mr. Turki Al-Dakhil, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates, representing His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Engineer Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), Commander of the United Arab Emirates Navy, Rear Admiral (Pilot) Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al-Nahyan, Major General Rashed Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense and Brigadier General Abdulmohsen Bin Fahad Al-Sudairy Saudi Military Attaché to the UAE, as well as H.E. Dimitri Pantos Minister of State for Military Industries of the Republic of Belarus, Mr. Giuseppe Giordo, Board Member of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and a delegation from the British Ministry of Defense.
Mr. Abdulaziz Al Duailej, CEO of AEC, commented: “As IDEX draws to a close, we at AEC are pleased that our first participation in an industry exhibition in 2021 as part of the Saudi pavilion, culminated in remarkable accomplishments. With an unyielding determination, Saudi Arabia is pursuing its ambitious vision to localize 50 percent of its military spending by 2030 and by representing the Kingdom on a global stage, we were able to drive the message home. The event provided us with an excellent platform to showcase our world-class technologies and gather new industry insights that will inform our future innovations. We are also delighted that the new collaborations we sealed at IDEX will help us create fresh opportunities for local talent to be a part of the Kingdom’s localization journey. We thank the General Authority for Military Industries for leading the Saudi Pavilion and extending its support to us throughout the event, as well as our partners, customers, and employees for making this participation a resounding success.”
AEC’s latest military technologies and products on display at IDEX 2021 attracted visitors including key regional government and military entities and defense firms. The company highlighted its services, solutions, and systems in the fields of Electronic Warfare, C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), and Cyber Security, including Radio Over IP System (RoIP), Software Defined Radio (SDR), Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Electronic Intelligent Solutions (ELINT).
In addition, the company exhibited its flagship cybersecurity solutions such as Data Diode, Security Operations Center (SOC), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), as well as its advanced technologies including MADAR, Anti-Drone System, and Air Observation System (AOS).
Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC has built a firm standing in Saudi Arabia’s military industries sector over more than three decades. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis who include over 500 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various departments.
On the second day of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2021, the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) hosted His Excellency Mr. Turki Al-Dakhil, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates, representing His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as H.E. Dimitri Pantos Minister of State for Military Industries of the Republic of Belarus and a delegation from the British Ministry of Defense at AEC's stand at the Saudi Arabian Pavilion of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2021. The visitors toured the stand and learned about AEC’s wide-ranging products and services in Electronic Warfare, C4ISR, and Cyber Security. They were also briefed on AEC's future strategic directions in line with its commitment to strengthening Saudi Arabia's indigenous military industries sector's capabilities and contributing to localizing 50 percent of the Kingdom's military and security spending as envisaged in Vision 2030.
Riyadh, KSA – 18 February 2021: Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, will participate in the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2021 as part of the Saudi pavilion under the slogan of ‘Invest in Saudi Arabia’. One of the world’s strategically defense exhibitions is set to take place from February 21-25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.
A regional defense and aerospace leader providing world-class services, systems, and solutions in the fields of Electronic Warfare, C4ISR, Electronics and Cyber Security, AEC will showcase its latest military technologies and products at IDEX 2021. Underlining its commitment to playing a key role in the localization of 50 percent of the Kingdom’s military and security spending as envisaged in the Saudi Vision 2030 program.
On display at AEC’s booth in the exhibition will be services, solutions and systems in the fields of Electronic Warfare, C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), and Cyber Security including Radio Over IP System (RoIP), Software Defined Radio (SDR), Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Electronic Intelligent Solutions (ELINT). The company will also highlight its flagship cybersecurity solutions such as Data Diode, Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), as well as its advanced technologies including MADAR, Anti-Drone System and Air Observation System (AOS).
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Abdulaziz Al Duailej, CEO of AEC, said: “With businesses and industries returning to normal operations, we at AEC consider that our participation in IDEX 2021, as part of the Saudi Pavilion, will provide us with an excellent opportunity to highlight our innovations in the defense sector to prospective regional and international stakeholders. We are keen on gaining insights into new industry trends and customer needs and exploring new growth opportunities to advance our commitment to supporting the Kingdom to achieve the Vision 2030 goal of 50% localization. We look forward to successful participation that will further our efforts to create an ecosystem where AEC will be able to unleash its full potential to enable local talents to manufacture future global technologies locally.”
Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC has built a firm standing in Saudi Arabia’s military industries sector over more than three decades. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis who include over 500 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various departments.
Aramco and AEC launch cybersecurity solution, designed and manufactured in Saudi Arabia
Data diode is the first product of its kind made in the Kingdom
Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - February 11, 2021: Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, has signed an agreement with Aramco to launch a new cybersecurity product designed and manufactured in the Kingdom. Known as a “data diode,” it is the result of cooperation between the two companies on designing and manufacturing the product.
The data diode is the first of its kind cybersecurity device made in Saudi Arabia. One of the most critical cybersecurity tools, it is used to protect networks of vital establishments from cyber-attacks and prevent any external penetration, thereby protecting valuable information and sensitive industrial systems. The device is characterized by its easy installation, configuration and maintenance, and its data processing speed reaches 10 GB per second.
Furthermore, it contributes to the domestic economy through the localization of industries and services, in line with AEC's aspirations and vision. The company is certified by Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) program, which aims to enhance Saudi Arabia’s commercial ecosystem. AEC achieved a high grade in iktva’s evaluation standards.
AEC President & CEO, Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, said the company was focusing its efforts on developing latest technologies, adding: “We appreciate Aramco’s great and important role in enhancing local capabilities and encouraging the domestic workforce through a national strategy to support local content. Our partnership with Aramco is a milestone in our journey, due to the two companies' important positions at the local, regional and international levels. This cooperation resulted in a device that provides cybersecurity solutions and is the first of its kind made in the Kingdom. It contributes to protecting infrastructure and vital information from cyber intrusions and attacks, ensuring the security, confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data. The completion of this ambitious project is part of AEC’s commitment to increasing local content and creating job opportunities in line with localization goals and Saudi Vision 2030.”
Aramco Technical Services Senior Vice President, Ahmad Al-Sa’adi, said: “Aramco has always been the first to support local content in its initiatives and projects, as well as in its operations and services. The company is taking a step forward today in the production and manufacturing of advanced technologies in network security and critical infrastructure, through a collaboration with Advanced Electronics Company. The production of the data diode device will play a role in stimulating localization and sends an encouraging message to companies that are investing in local content.
“The data diode device is an integral element in protecting networks from cyber threats and safeguarding critical infrastructure. It is one of the factors enabling industrial digital transformation applications in the Kingdom. It has been developed and manufactured with national competencies to provide the best solutions and systems in the field of cybersecurity. Additionally, on the basis of sustainable product support, the circular economy concept is incorporated into the product development cycle, from manufacturing to maintenance processes.”
