Saudi Arabia is advancing its strategic defense partnerships with Italian defense companies, following a visit by Assistant Defense Minister Talal Bin Abdullah Bin Turki Al-Otaibi to Italy in May 2024.
Key agreements were discussed during his visit, focusing on the localization of various naval systems to bolster the Kingdom's maritime capabilities.
The following note delves into several crucial aspects of these developments, including:
- The Italian defense companies targeted for collaboration
- The specific naval technologies being sought
- The current status of negotiations
- The anticipated timelines for finalizing these agreements
