Founded in 1988, Alsalam Aircraft Company played a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s strategy to achieve self-sufficiency in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of both civil and military aircraft. Following the expansion of its scope to include manufacturing, the company Alsalam Aerospace Industries (AAI) in 2017 then, after its acquisition in 2024 by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), it rebranded to, SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries (SAMI AAI). For over three decades, SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries has established itself as a national cornerstone in the Kingdom's aviation sector. Through increasing its civil and military aircraft MRO and manufacturing capabilities. SAMI AAI is committed to technology transfer, developing Saudi national talent, and continued advancement of capabilities to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 that aim to localize more than 50% of military spending.