Saudi Arabia- Leonardo Maritime Patrol Aircraft Procurement: Officials in charge, hurdles facing a deal

By Tactical Report Defense Desk

17 September 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Saudi Arabia is in negotiations with Leonardo for maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to enhance the

Kingdom’s maritime domain awareness and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.

The note provides an overview of the following aspects:

The reasons driving Saudi need for MPA
Insights into the anticipated deal
The number of MPA Saudi Arabia will receive
The hurdles facing the deal
Saudi officials involved

The note also mentions a timeline for concluding a deal.

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