General Atomics and Saudi interest in procuring U.S. drones

28 February 2023

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Summary

General Atomics is seeking to strengthen its partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Defense in the

field of air surveillance.

This comes in the context of a plan to boost protection of vital facilities and supply lines in the Gulf and Red Sea regions.

Is General Atomics ready now to share its drone technology?

Are there any U.S. reasons behind this?

What are Riyadh’s plans in this regard?

Tactical Report has prepared a 235-word report to answer these questions and more.

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