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.









