NTGS, the manufacturer of the Alakran mobile mortar system, and Saudi defense conglomerate ERAF, signed a partnership agreement to manufacture and integrate the Alakran on a suitable vehicle platform, locally in the Kingdom. In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the agreement will help boost the economy through locally sourced parts and manpower. With ERAF taking the lead, the local enterprise will exclusively market Alakran in the Kingdom with the intent to supply the Saudi Armed Forces.
The agreement was signed by Juan Carlos Estrella, CEO of NTGS, and Fahad Al-Ameel, vice president of ERAF, at the World Defense Show, held between Feb. 4-8 in Riyadh, where the Alakran was showcased at ERAF’s stand XB5.
Alakran is a versatile and resilient system, engineered with mission-critical capabilities to counter the key tactical challenges encountered on the high-intensity modern battlefield. The fully digital and automated mortar system is user-friendly and proven to be effective in a broad spectrum of operational environments including urban, desert, forest, mountainous and snow. Alakran is combat-proven and currently “in-service” in several active war zones around the globe. It can easily be integrated onto almost any 4x4 vehicle with a minimum two-ton payload, and outperforms competitors by utilizing patented technological breakthroughs to deliver superior mobility, precision, accuracy, firepower, and crew safety.
NTGS chairman Estrella said: “This agreement with ERAF will usher in a new chapter for Alakran in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We have made an unwavering commitment to our partner and the local economy to further develop and manufacture the system using locally sourced parts and resources to meet the requirements of the Kingdom’s armed forces.”
“We look forward to strengthening this partnership further,” said Abdullah Al-Ameel, chairman of ERAF. “Alakran is a globally in-demand and combat-proven system, and our agreement with NTGS aligns with our dedication to supporting the current vision of the Kingdom by delivering global competitive advances in the local defense industry.”
NTGS is an integrated technology and engineering company that serves the global defense and security sectors.
ERAF was established in 1996 as a manufacturing services provider attending to the needs of the military, commercial and industrial sectors. The company currently develops and supply’s a broad portfolio of land, naval and power systems, defense products, security, and commercial applications.
