Saudi Arabia is advancing its defense sector localization goals under Vision 2030 through increased engagement with the US military.

The entities involved

• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Discussions are underway between delegations, including Shehbaz Sharif, to elevate economic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia into a formal partnership.14:47
  • Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman is planning diplomatic trips to Japan and Saudi Arabia to deepen partnerships.14:10
• Vision 2030 →

  Slovak company

  • Saudi Arabia and the Philippines held bilateral discussions regarding labor upskilling and accelerating key sector projects.Mon 16:07
  • An address was held in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, focusing on Vision 2030 as the national development theme.Mon 15:03
• PENTAGON →

  Slovak company

  • The Pentagon is expanding its use of SpaceX's Starshield network for military communications and airborne operations.13:48
  • DHS and the Pentagon authorized the testing of an ADS unit, which DHS is borrowing from the Pentagon.12:31

Related events

• Attacks targeting Saudi Arabia are currently threatening regional security.Oct 12
• Houthi rebels launched attacks on Riyadh airport, dealing a serious blow to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and investment image.Oct 13
• Saudi Arabia is seeking alternative sources for military weapons outside of Western nations.Jul 22
• The economic fallout from the regional war is leading to an IMF Article IV Consultation on Saudi Arabia, assessing the impact on Vision 2030 goals.Jul 29
• Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia while Egypt considered providing defensive aid to Saudi forces.Sat 16:44