The Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center (PSDSARC) signed a number of research contracts and agreements today during the International Education Exhibition (EDGEx 2025), held from April 13–16 in Riyadh. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education with the participation of leading academic institutions and technology companies from the local and international education sectors.

These included research contracts with King Khalid University and Qassim University, encompassing a range of innovative, high-quality studies in security and defense systems, in addition to a joint cooperation agreement with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University.

Dr. Saud bin Saeed, Director General of PSDSARC, emphasized the Center’s commitment — through this distinguished educational event — to exploring and fostering cooperation with academic and research institutions participating in the exhibition. The aim is to help create a national environment that stimulates high-quality and advanced research, promotes knowledge and expertise exchange with relevant stakeholders, and builds research and technical collaboration with leading entities to transfer and localize advanced defense technologies.

He also noted that the exhibition serves as an excellent platform to discover the latest innovations and scientific solutions across various disciplines, aligning with the objectives of the General Authority for Defense Development, which the Center strives to achieve by training specialized human capital in the defense development sector and advancing the localization of defense technologies.

The Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center (PSDSARC) participated today with an informational booth highlighting its key products and research during the first edition of the Saudi Drone and Artificial Intelligence Exhibition in the agricultural sector (SADF). The event, supported by the International Drone Federation, is being held over three days at The Arena Riyadh Venue and Events Center.

During its participation, the Center showcased a number of innovations, products, and research initiatives in the field of unmanned aerial systems and their development. The PSDSARC booth featured its products aligned with the exhibition’s theme: “Integration between Drones and Artificial Intelligence.”

The Center also presented its role in developing protection and defense systems through its research and products in electro-optical fields and practical applications, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

It is worth noting that this is the first edition of the Saudi Drone and AI Exhibition, which aims to promote research and innovation in drones and artificial intelligence fields, contributing to the employment and investment of technology to preserve vegetation and increase green spaces.

The Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center (PSDSARC) signed several research contracts with Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University at the Center’s headquarters in Riyadh. This initiative was supported and enabled by the General Authority for Defense Development to enhance cooperation with Saudi universities and support scientific research.

The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Saud bin Saeed, Director General of the Center, and Dr. Naif Al-Otaibi, Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the university. Representing the parties were Dr. Mohammed Al-Kanhal, PSDSARC’s Assistant Director General for Scientific and Technical Affairs, and Dr. Salem Al-Yami, Dean of Scientific Research at the university.

Dr. Saud bin Saeed underscored the Center’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and cooperation with national universities and academic institutions, in line with the directions of the General Authority for Defense Development, which seeks — through the Center — to deepen and own defense technologies and to develop specialized human capital in the defense development sector.

Through strengthening its relationships with universities as well as academic and research institutions, the Center aims to support and enhance research momentum, build distinguished and qualified national capabilities, and contribute to creating a national environment that fosters high-quality research, facilitates knowledge and expertise exchange with relevant stakeholders, and establishes research and technical collaborations with leading entities to transfer and localize advanced defense technologies.

His Excellency Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, Chairman of the Board of Directors of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Research, Development and Innovation Authority, along with His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Tamimi, Governor of the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), and the accompanying delegation, visited the Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center (PSDSARC).

They were received by Dr. Sami bin Mohammed Al-Humaidi, Director General of the Center, along with senior engineers of PSDSARC.

During the visit, their excellencies were given a detailed briefing and attended several introductory tours to view the Center’s research and technological outputs in the defense and security domains. They were also presented with several of the Center’s defense products, including those developed at the Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory and the Radar and Communications Systems Laboratory.

Additionally, they explored a number of technologies from the Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory, such as the Homeland Shield system, radar systems, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The delegation was also briefed on future projects from the various laboratories of the Center.

It is worth noting that the Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center is a specialized research and development center focused on advanced defense systems and technologies. The Center aims to support national directives in applied defense research and technological development, contributing to the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030, building a solid foundation for research and technological development of advanced defense systems, and supporting the national military industry by enhancing human capabilities in this sector. The Center also strives to achieve national sovereignty in the defense and security fields and has made remarkable achievements in areas such as unmanned systems, radar surveillance and reconnaissance systems, and electro-optical systems.