VISION: To become a leading center for advanced research and to be able to address the high-tech needs of MOD in particular and military sectors in Saudi Arabia in general. MISSION: - Conducting cutting edge applied research - Establishment of advanced laboratories - Recruitment of top-notch experts - Fostering young engineers - Providing solutions to national defense challenges PSATRI benefits from its close collaboration with MOD, Private organizations and strong interaction with KSU, local and global universities and research centers. PSATRI will act as a center for technology transfer to MOD and various military and security sectors in Saudi Arabia. This comes in harmony with Saudi Arabia's efforts to shift to knowledge based economy. In short, PSATRI - assists in acquiring technology - helps in technology transfer - bridges between academia and industry - helps in fostering national defense technology