Saudi-Italian Defense Relations: Establishing aerospace industries facility in the Kingdom

These relations were further strengthened by high-level meetings between senior Saudi and Italian officials, most recently marked by the visit of Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Governor Ahmad Al-Ohali to Italy on 26/5/2025.

The following In-depth report explores the strategic defense relations between the two countries, and an Italian proposal to establish an aerospace industry facility in the Kingdom.

Key points covered in the report:

• Al-Ohali’s visit to Italy and the accompanying delegation
• High-level meetings and strategic defense engagements
• Italian proposal to establish an aerospace industry facility in the Kingdom
• The Saudi position on the proposal
• Italy’s broader defense cooperation strategy with the Kingdom