RIYADH: The achievements of Saudi Arabia’s military sector are being celebrated this week by the country’s pavilion at Eurosatory 2024, an international defense and security event in Paris. The installation reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing its military capabilities and fostering international partnerships, officials said. It was inaugurated by Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, governor of the General Authority for Military Industries on Monday, the opening day of the five-day event in the French capital. Other Saudi dignitaries in attendance included the assistant minister of defense, Talal Al-Otaibi, and the ambassador to France, Fahd Al-Ruwaili. Al-Ohali was briefed on the exhibitors at the Pavilion, including Saudi Arabian Military Industries, Saudia Technic, Life Shield for Military Industries, Scopa Industries, Arabian International Co. for Steel Structures, Saudi Leather Industries Co., Al-Esnad for Military Supplies, Khidmat Ray Manufacturing Co., and the biennial World Defense Show in Riyadh, which will next take place in February 2026. He highlighted the strategic significance of the Saudi participation at an event described as the largest international exhibition devoted to land and air defense and security, and the Kingdom’s desire to attract investment and forge international partnerships. Saudi authorities aim to localize more than half of their military spending by 2030, with the support of the General Authority for Military Industries and its partners from the public and private sectors.