Saudi Arabia Cheongung-II Air Defense System
signedSaudi Arabia signed a $3.2 billion contract for the Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile defense system. This represents the largest Korean missile defense export and a major breakthrough in the Middle Eastern market.
Contract Details
- Buyer Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Buyer Entity
- Royal Saudi Armed Forces
- Seller Company
- LIG Nex1
- Product
- Cheongung-II (M-SAM)
- Contract Value
- $3.2B
- Category
- missile
Timeline
Announced
Nov 1, 2025
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Delivery Start
Jan 1, 2027
Delivery End
Dec 31, 2030
Source
The Diplomat
Features
Quick Info
- Status
- signed
- Buyer
- Saudi Arabia
- Value
- $3.2B