Military Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabia)
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Native name | المؤسسة العامة للصناعات الحربية |
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| Government-owned corporation | |
| Industry | Defence |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Headquarters | Saudi Arabia |
| Products | munitions, firearms, armored vehicle |
| Subsidiaries | Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory[1] |
| Website | mic.gov.sa |
Historical Perspective
The notion of delegating the assembly, maintenance and advancement of the nation’s military might to a sovereign entity was first introduced by King Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1949. A Royal decree was issued, stipulating the establishment of a weapons and artillery plant, on September 8, 1950, contract agreements were concluded with two corporations for the supply of the necessary equipment and apparatus to be installed at the premises of the new factory.
This feat was undertaken with a number of significant objectives in mind, chief of which was achieving self-sufficiency for the Saudi army. It sought to assert the sovereignty of the Kingdom’s Armed Forces and other military sectors insofar as weaponry and ammunition supplies, and aimed to further the training and employment of Saudi nationals. Another key objective was to successfully assimilate and implement relevant industry technologies.
The year 1951 witnessed the laying of the cornerstone of the Ammunition Factory, which was then subsequently inaugurated in 1953 by King Saud Bin Abdulaziz and production there commenced for the very first time.
Meanwhile, tremendous efforts paved the way for acquiring the necessary expertise and for properly training local plant personnel to ensure a smooth, efficient and satisfactory operation at all times.[2]
Vision
MIC seeks to accommodate the needs and requirements of Saudi Arabia’s military sectors. [2]
Primary Strategic
- Recruiting, developing and retaining a national work force.
- Preserving MIC factories and plants and working to develop and sustain them continuously
- Accommodating the various needs through development, manufacturing, assembly and supply
- Achieving integration among MIC, the military sectors and government agencies
- Cooperating with private sector entities, internally and externally, especially in the field of joint manufacturing.
- Endorsing scientific research and industrial innovation, while utilizing the latest industrial and IT technologies.
Mission
MIC mission is to actively develop its military factories to accommodate advanced military manufacturing, in order to satisfy the needs of the military sector and to contribute to developing the nation’s military base through technology transfer. MIC also seeks to enhancing the strategic clout of Saudi Arabia, attracting Saudi youth to the industrial sector and developing renovation centers. [2]
Objectives
- Building a sound military industrial base in the Kingdom to nurture the establishment of military industries that are capable of keeping up with advancements in the Armed Forces.
- Recruiting and qualifying local technical and administrative personnel to work in these industries.
- Devising scientific and practical plans to guide human resources in the Kingdom in the realm of military industries.
- Satisfying the requirements of the Saudi Armed Forces as well as the needs of other military sectors.
- Conducting studies and research initiatives in collaboration with national and international Universities and Research Centers.
- Technology transfer and establishing research centers to increase the effectiveness of weapons and other products.
HR Division
MIC is a public corporation enjoying independent financial and administrative status, applying Civil Service and Labor regulations of upon its employees. The Corporation is firmly committed to providing a first class work environment and ideal conditions for its recruits to foster and increase productivity. This is in addition to availing a spectrum of auxiliary services and benefits including health care, medical insurance, sustained training programs and more. MIC has also established housing facilities that comprise 1,200 units equipped with all amenities and utilities. These include schools, convenience stores, and health and recreation facilities. We actively seek to support our employees professionally and vocationally through training programs and skill-enhancing workshops. We spare no effort or expense in availing all the necessary facilities and channels to help recruits perform and advance. [2]