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US defense company L3Harris has entered into a new cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia aimed at advancing command-and-control and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as part of the Kingdom’s localization strategy.
The memorandum of understanding was signed with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and the General Authority for Military Industries.
Instead of focusing on a specific weapons platform, the agreement centers on exploring investment opportunities related to resilient command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, as well as potential AI-driven applications.
L3Harris stated that the initiative will evaluate how much of the associated value chain can be established within Saudi Arabia.
Jennifer Hanley, Vice President at L3Harris International, described the agreement as a meaningful step toward expanding the company’s commitment to delivering and localizing capabilities aligned with Saudi Arabia’s national security priorities and development objectives.
Saudi Arabia’s Expanding Defense Partnerships
The L3Harris deal reflects Saudi Arabia’s broader approach of strengthening defense ties while promoting domestic industrial growth.
Boeing has continued to secure contracts supporting the sustainment and modernization of the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fleet.
Raytheon has maintained collaboration with the Kingdom on Patriot air and missile defense systems, including work on advanced interceptors designed to counter ballistic and cruise missile threats.
Lockheed Martin remains a key partner in Saudi Arabia’s missile defense framework, particularly through cooperation related to the THAAD system and its supporting command-and-control network.
European defense firms also play a significant role. Leonardo has broadened its helicopter-related activities in the Kingdom through platform supply and training agreements, while Airbus has sustained its involvement through military airlift and support contracts.
