Corporate Integration
Foster synergy between MIC and military/government entities.
Stories that tell our successes
- 1368 AH
Military Industries Established
Saudi Arabia’s military industries were established during the reign of the founding monarch, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud (may Allah have mercy on him), in 1368 AH (1949 CE), by Royal Decree establishing what was then known as the Military Factories.
- 1369 AH
First Execution Step
Immediately, the first implementation step began on 12/16/1369 AH, corresponding to 9/8/1950 AD, with the signing of contracts by His Royal Highness Prince Mansour bin Abdulaziz - may God have mercy on him - the Minister of Defense at the time, to build the basic facilities for the military factories and supply the equipment for establishing the ammunition factory.
- 1370 AH
Laying the Foundation Stone
The foundation stone was laid on 10/10/1370 AH.
- 1373 AH
Inauguration of Military Factories
Then, His Majesty King Saud bin Abdulaziz, may God have mercy on him, inaugurated the military factories on 22/10/1373 AH, announcing the start of ammunition factories' production. This phase of the military factories' history in the Kingdom was characterized by hard work to gain experience and train Saudi workers.
- 1406 AH
Transformation of Factories into a Public Corporation for Military Industries
As the Military Factories advanced, a Royal Decree dated 20 /3/1406 AH transformed them into the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), granting it an independent legal personality.
- 1434 AH
ReCorporation and Name Change
Subsequently, on 22 /8/ 1434 AH, the Council of Ministers approved a new organizational structure and renamed the entity the Military Industries Corporation (MIC), an independent public corporation reporting directly to the Minister of Defense.
Transformation into Integrated Horizons
The organization is moving towards achieving significant leaps according to a new vision based on modern concepts and tools, through which it aims to transform the organization into integrated horizons. This will be achieved by covering the complete product lifecycle and developing its current production lines, while focusing on vital qualitative areas in the near future, such as establishing new production lines and manufacturing types of smart and advanced weapons. According to this vision, the organization will partner with local and global partners to form partnerships that meet local, regional, and international military needs by transferring the technology of military industries in cooperation with global companies in this regard, building major industrial complexes around the Kingdom, and partnering with specialized research centers.
Strategic Principles
Manufacturing and Development
Meet defense sector needs through localized development, manufacturing, assembly, and supply.
Human Capital
Attract, develop, and retain Saudi national talents.
Industrial Collaboration
Collaborate with domestic and international private sectors, especially in joint manufacturing.
Support for Industrial Innovation
Promote scientific research, industrial innovation, and the use of industrial and information technology
Industrial Infrastructure Development
Preserve and upgrade plants, facilities, and infrastructure.
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