Saudi Arabia is in talks with China for the procurement of ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The Chinese system that Saudi Arabia is interested in procuring
- The reasons driving Saudi interest
- Aspects of the anticipated deal
- Chinese conditions to conclude a deal
The note also outlines the U.S. position on Saudi-China defense ties and mentions an anticipated proposal aimed at countering a potential Chinese deal.
