Riyadh, Jumada I 15, 1437, Feb 24, 2016, SPA -- The Ministry of Defense has honored the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) for its media sponsorship of the Armed Forces Exhibition (AFED) which is being held at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The SPA sponsorship came within its efforts to highlight the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's local and international achievements in the fields of economy and industry as well as focusing on localization of spare parts industry. The seven-day exhibition and its accompanying scientific programs aim to support localization of spare parts industry and inform the private sector of the needs and requirements of the armed forces of materials and spare parts. --SPA 21:46 LOCAL TIME 18:46 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w