Saudi Arabia and Ukraine ink defense procurement pact
Riyadh and Kyiv agree to deepen military cooperation through equipment and services agreement
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance defense procurement cooperation, signaling closer ties in military equipment and services.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the agreement was formalized in Jeddah, with Khalid bin Hussein Al‑Bayari, assistant minister of defense for executive affairs, signing on behalf of Saudi Arabia and Andriy Hinatov, chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, signing for Kyiv.
Under the MoU, both nations will collaborate on the acquisition of military systems, equipment and related services, reflecting a shared interest in strengthening defense ties amid shifting regional and global security dynamics.
Officials said the deal lays the groundwork for expanded cooperation in defense supply and capability development, with an emphasis on mutually beneficial procurement arrangements.
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