Saudi Arabia-Air Force: Negotiations for trainer aircraft from China

1 September 2023

IntelligenceNote

Summary

The RSAF’s command has been in negotiations with China’s Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation (HAIC)

for the procurement of multiple L-15 Falcon advanced jet trainers.

It is important to note that Beijing and Riyadh have been reported to be discussing a TOT agreement concerning various advanced aerospace designs.

Tactical Report highlights the Saudi negotiations with HAIC, including:

The number of trainers that Riyadh is eyeing
The status of the negotiations
The estimated value of a deal

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