Saudi SAMI, Norinco, and arms package

17 May 2023

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Officials from the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) are said to be in talks with China’s

Norinco for a package deal.

The deal includes the procurement of reconnaissance drones, air defense systems, and loitering munitions.

Tactical Report has prepared a report (192-words) to highlight this matter including:

The specific systems included in the idea - The number of units to be procured for each item - The current status of the talks

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