“Working alongside SAMI Land’s own teams, Amentum will provide proven expertise for maintaining ground systems operated by Saudi Arabia’s armed forces,” said Andy White, senior vice president of Amentum Energy & Environment International. “Drawing on our extensive global experience of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), including our long-standing support for Defence Equipment & Support at the UK Ministry of Defence, we will help SAMI Land establish the technical, commercial and business processes for long-term success.”
“This agreement reflects our commitment to develop our capabilities to meet customer MROU requirements with operational excellence,” said Eng. Mohammed bin Saud Alhodaib, executive vice president of SAMI Land. “Our partnership with Amentum is a strategic step towards enhancing knowledge transfer and localizing technologies, which supports our ambitious vision to become the leading national provider of MROU solutions for land systems in the Kingdom.”
The partnership will help position SAMI Land as Saudi Arabia’s national leader in land systems MROU. It will also establish business processes and best practices designed to meet the growing needs of domestic customers.
Aligned with Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is targeting the localisation of more than 50 per cent of military spending by 2030. This collaboration will not only support that objective but is also expected to create jobs and strengthen the country’s industrial base through technology transfer and the development of national expertise.
Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, Amentum is a global provider of advanced engineering and technology solutions with more than 53,000 employees in around 80 countries. The company is trusted by the United States and its allies to deliver support in science, security and sustainability, applying innovation and collaboration as the foundation of its work.
