Chief of Staff of Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces (SOAF) Vice Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Al-Raisi met
with Deputy Director of the Logistics Department of the Chinese Navy Rear Admiral Tong Xing Hai at Al Murtafa Camp on 22/9/2024.
Following the meeting, U.S. military engagement with Omani defense officials has increased, with a focus on promoting unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).
The Pentagon is trying to block potential Chinese deals.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The U.S. proposal
- The characteristics of the U.S. USVs and UUVs
- The Omani views on the U.S. proposal
- The status of talks with China concerning a potential deal
- The Omani military branch overseeing the unmanned vehicles project
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