Lockheed opens Saudi software factory to boost tech industry

Lockheed Martin has opened a new software factory in Riyadh to speed development of advanced digital systems in Saudi Arabia.

The facility, officially launched on Sunday, will focus on rapid prototyping and advanced software practices to support modern command-and-control aeronautics systems.

It is being developed with Saudi partners, including Saudi Arabian Military Industries, and is designed to build local engineering and software talent.

The move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s push to localize high-value technology and expand the country’s digital capabilities.