Saudi-French defense partnership set to expand?

22 February 2022

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Summary

A remarkable activity from the French Ministry of Defense towards Saudi Arabia is said to have been

taking place since the beginning of 2022.

Several defense agreements between the two countries are expected to be announced gradually.

What numerous defense sectors do these agreements cover? What about the French military presence in Saudi Arabia?

To answer these questions and more, Tactical Report has prepared a 398-word report.

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