Saudi Arabia is in talks with China for the procurement of HQ-29 ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems.
The U.S. is preparing a counteroffer, proposing an upgraded defense cooperation package focused on the next-generation Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) system.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- Aspects of the defense cooperation package offered by the U.S.
- The core of the expected offer
- U.S. strategy to reinforce the offer’s political value
The note also mentions the U.S. plan if Saudi Arabia proceeds with procuring the HQ-29.
