Company Performance Metrics
- John Wootton: Head of Business Development
- Mohammed Al Saif: Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Circle Aerospace is a Saudi aerospace and defence technology company developing autonomous systems, advanced defence technologies, and AI-driven mission software. The company is focused on designing intelligent, scalable solutions capable of operating across multiple domains while addressing modern security and defence challenges.
At the core of
the company's technology stack is STRAIN, an advanced autonomy architecture designed to enable autonomous mission planning, target prioritisation, multi-vehicle coordination, and operator-assisted decision-making. STRAIN serves as the autonomy and intelligence layer across Circle Aerospace's growing family of autonomous systems and defence technologies.
Circle Aerospace is also developing the PHAGE family of interceptor aircraft, purpose-built to provide rapid, cost-effective counter-drone and air defence capabilities. The company's systems are designed to provide governments and strategic customers with a sovereign, adaptable, and highly scalable approach to protecting critical infrastructure, military assets, and national airspace.
Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Circle Aerospace is committed to advancing indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities while supporting the Kingdom's vision for technological innovation, localisation, and strategic self-reliance. The company is led by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Al Saif.