Saudi Arabia has long had aspirations to create a stronger aerospace industry, beyond its well-established MRO companies. Now, those dreams could start becoming reality, and Western and other contractors may already be helping it happen.
http://m.aviationweek.com/defense/saudi-arabia-unveils-major-military-industrial-effort
http://m.aviationweek.com/defense/saudi-arabia-unveils-major-military-industrial-effort