Saudi Arabia is expected to speed up talks with the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China to potentially finalize a deal to acquire the advanced FC-31 fighter aircraft.
Tactical Report highlights this matter, including:
- Riyadh’s commitment to these talks
- Saudi keenness to be part of a fifth-generation fighter program
- Saudi political motive vis-a-vis the Biden administration
The report also highlights the role that Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman is playing in the talks.