{"id":55745,"date":"2025-05-12T20:58:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T17:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=55745"},"modified":"2025-05-12T20:58:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T17:58:36","slug":"lockheed-martin-aic-steel-thaad-launcher-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/lockheed-martin-aic-steel-thaad-launcher-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Lockheed Martin and AIC Steel Achieve Key Milestone in THAAD Launcher Production in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 11, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Arabian International Company for Steel Structures (AIC Steel) have reached a significant milestone in the local production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launcher components. The achievement was celebrated at AIC\u2019s Jeddah facility, with the participation of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control President Tim Cahill, GAMI Assistant Deputy Nawaf Albawardi, and AIC Steel President Wasim Attieh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This milestone underscores the successful collaboration between Lockheed Martin and AIC Steel, enhancing the Kingdom\u2019s defense capabilities and contributing to Saudi Vision 2030\u2019s objectives. The locally-produced THAAD components demonstrate the potential of local manufacturing to support critical defense systems, ensuring sustainability and resilience for the U.S. supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-local-manufacturing-boosts-saudi-defense-industry\"><strong>Local Manufacturing Boosts Saudi Defense Industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AIC Steel\u2019s expertise in precision welding and advanced manufacturing techniques was instrumental in producing the first locally-manufactured components for the THAAD launcher. This achievement not only demonstrates the company\u2019s technical capabilities but also emphasizes the importance of local manufacturing in bolstering the country\u2019s defense industrial base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia3_ssict_1200_800.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia3_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"THAAD Launcher Production Saudi Arabia3_ssict_1200_800\" class=\"wp-image-55746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia3_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia3_ssict_1200_800-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia3_ssict_1200_800-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia3_ssict_1200_800-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia3_ssict_1200_800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tim Cahill, President of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, praised the collaboration, stating, \u201cThis is a tremendous milestone for the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as our nations work to fulfill the Kingdom\u2019s THAAD procurement. Through this program, we\u2019re not only supporting Saudi Vision 2030 but also generating high-quality manufacturing jobs in the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strengthening-u-s-saudi-defense-partnership\"><strong>Strengthening U.S.-Saudi Defense Partnership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The successful localization of THAAD launcher components is a testament to the strong partnership between Lockheed Martin and AIC Steel. Wasim Attieh, President of AIC Steel, expressed his gratitude for the support from Lockheed Martin and GAMI throughout the project. He highlighted the critical role of knowledge transfer and training in achieving this milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLockheed Martin has been an excellent partner in providing the tools and training necessary to advance the localized production of such a major component of the THAAD Weapon System,\u201d said Attieh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THAAD, known for its combat-proven hit-to-kill capability, is a vital part of global air defense strategies. It offers protection against short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles, ensuring regional security and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia2_ssict_1200_800.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia2_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"THAAD Launcher Production Saudi Arabia2_ssict_1200_800\" class=\"wp-image-55747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia2_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia2_ssict_1200_800-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia2_ssict_1200_800-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia2_ssict_1200_800-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/THAAD-Launcher-Production-Saudi-Arabia2_ssict_1200_800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration between Lockheed Martin and AIC Steel is a clear demonstration of how international partnerships can drive local industry development while enhancing global defense capabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lockheed Martin and AIC Steel have celebrated a major milestone in the local production of THAAD launcher components in Saudi Arabia. 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