Gulf arms sector localisation may be slow and patchy

Gulf states, notably the UAE and Saudi Arabia, have plans to promote indigenous arms manufacturing

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In this article

  • Defence deal diplomacy
  • Strategy's limitations
  • UAE pragmatic procurement
  • Localising production
  • Saudi joint ventures
  • Barriers to localisation
  • Outlook

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