Saudi Arabia: Al-Musallam- Russell meeting boosts SAMI-Raytheon defense ties?

5 June 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Vice President, Strategic Sensors and Precision Strike at Raytheon Keith Russell visited Saudi

Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) subsidiary Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) on 25/5/2025, where he met with SAMI-AEC CEO Ziad Bin Houmod Al-Musallam.

The note provides an overview of the following aspects:

The key defense sectors explored for cooperation during the meeting
Al-Musallam’s eyed defense priorities with Raytheon
Russell’s views on enhancing defense cooperation with SAMI-AEC

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Saudi Arabia: Al-Musallam- Russell meeting boosts SAMI-Raytheon defense ties?

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