Saudi Arabia- South Korea Naval Cooperation: Advancing auxiliary ships production

23 September 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) has been in talks with South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean

since 2024 for a transfer of technology (TOT) agreement to support the production of advanced auxiliary ships.

The note provides an overview of the following aspects:

Insights into the talks
The technical aspects of the proposed deal
The Saudi officials overseeing the negotiations
The expected timeframe for reaching an agreement

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