Saudi-Italian defense relations have progressively developed into a comprehensive and strategic partnership.
These relations were further strengthened by high-level meetings between senior Saudi and Italian officials, most recently marked by the visit of Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Governor Ahmad Al-Ohali to Italy on 26/5/2025.
The following In-depth report explores the strategic defense relations between the two countries, and an Italian proposal to establish an aerospace industry facility in the Kingdom.
Key points covered in the report:
- Al-Ohali’s visit to Italy and the accompanying delegation
- High-level meetings and strategic defense engagements
- Italian proposal to establish an aerospace industry facility in the Kingdom
- The Saudi position on the proposal
- Italy’s broader defense cooperation strategy with the Kingdom
