Saudi Arabia eyes partnership with Germany on laser-based C-UAS

25 June 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to participate in the development of German-made laser-based

counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), motivated by rising regional tensions and increasing aerial threats.

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

The German companies eyed for cooperation
Saudi views on German C-UAS
An offer made by Saudi Arabia
A German defense platform that Saudi Arabia is interested in
A broader goal that Saudi Arabia aims to achieve

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