Saudi Arabia: Advanced Electronics Co. (AEC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), signed an agreement with Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute (PSATRI) to manufacture Sky Guard drone, Argaam reported on Saturday.

The tactical unmanned aerial vehicle can perform a wide variety of tasks, such as surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Its take-off and landing are automated and controlled remotely through an operating room and mobile communication room.

The deal was signed by AEC CEO Ziad Al-Musallam and Sami Al-Humaidi, acting director general of PSATRI.

AEC is a regional defense and aerospace leader providing world-class services, systems, and solutions in the fields of electronic warfare, C4ISR, electronics and cybersecurity.

Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC has built a firm standing in Saudi Arabia’s military industries sector over more than three decades. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors.