The Academy of Defense Industries was established in May 2022 as part of the Kingdom’s military industries workforce strategy, in cooperation with the private sector.
Driven by the Academy of Defense Industries’ vision to localize the Kingdom’s military industries and position the sector as a promising field, the Authority has focused on developing technical and scientific capabilities in defense and military fields. To this end, it established the Academy of Defense Industries, announced in 2022, aiming to support localization goals and meet supply chain requirements as part of the Human Capital Strategy.
Our Mission
DI will provide national manpower with immersive, vocational, work-ready education and training that supports personal and professional growth, as well as directly meet the evolving needs of the defense industries sector
Our vision
To achieve leadership in global excellence and to be among the best training centers in the industrial and technical fields in the military industries worldwide, and to achieve the sector's localization targets by 2030.
Our values
Empowerment, Adaptation, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation
Board of Directors
Eng. Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Aqili
His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid
Mr. Bader bin Mohammed Al-Baridi
Eng. Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Hawshani
Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani
Dr. Mohammed bin Ayed Al-Marzouqi
Mr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Zunaidi
Mr. Ajlan Abdulaziz AlAjlan �
His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid
The establishment of the Academy of Defense Industries is a direct reflection of our alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the strategic goals of the General Authority for Military Industries to nationalize this vital sector and strengthen its competitive edge.
Mr. Fahd bin Suleiman Al-Harbi
At the Academy of Defense Industries، we are committed to developing specialized programs and training courses in the defense manufacturing sector.
With the continued support of our wise leadership, we aim to develop and empower the sons and daughters of our nation, who play a key role in enhancing.
The Academy and the Kingdom's Vision Saudi Arabia
The Academy of Defense Industries' objectives align with Saudi Vision 2030, by supporting the localization of military industries and training specialized national cadres.
Human capital development
Building the technical and technological capacities of young talents to support economic diversification
Women's empowerment
Contributing to increasing women's participation in the military industries sector
Developing vocational training
Expanding the development of vocational and technical training and aligning educational outcomes to meet the needs
academy In numbers
Accreditations from international quality systems
(ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
An hour without work injury.
Diplomas developed
Short training course.
Trainee and partner satisfaction with the quality of training and outcomes.
Male and female students under training in diploma programs.
Academy Achievements for the Year 2024
Achieving the Nadlab Excellence Award in the Human Capital Development and Entrepreneurship category
Implementation of the Innovation Award in Military Industries
Founding
