Saudi interest in USVs used in Operation Prosperity Guardian

12 January 2024

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Summary

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) met on 8/1/2024 with U.S. Secretary of State Antony

Blinken at the winter camp in Al-Ula.

During the meeting, MBS is said to have expressed interest in U.S. unmanned naval technology used against the Houthis as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian.

The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the various systems Riyadh is interested in and the expected next steps.

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Saudi interest in USVs used in Operation Prosperity Guardian

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