The French shipbuilder Naval Group which recently attended a confidential meeting at the French Army General Staff in Paris, is hoping to convince the French government to support its efforts to secure major contracts in Saudi Arabia.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- Naval Group current status in the Saudi defense market
- Saudi views on enhancing naval cooperation with France
- Saudi officials overseeing contacts with Naval Group
- Hurdles facing Naval Group in Saudi Arabia
The note also highlights a key factor that could influence Saudi–French defense relations, including Naval Group’s presence in the Kingdom.
