Oman: Update on USV and UUV deal with the U.S.

21 May 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

In an effort to counter growing Chinese military engagement in Oman, the Pentagon has stepped up its

defense diplomacy by offering the Omani Ministry of Defense (MoD) a comprehensive package of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

Tailored U.S. proposals for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO)
Technical specifications of two proposed unmanned systems
Prospects for deeper U.S.-Oman defense collaboration

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Oman: Update on USV and UUV deal with the U.S.

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