HD Hyundai is expanding its collaboration with Saudi Arabia in the shipbuilding and offshore industries, positioning itself as a key partner in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 shipbuilding promotion strategy and naval modernization program. Expanding Supply Chains and Naval Defense CooperationA roundtable on shipbuilding equipment followed the high-level discussions, exploring ways to enhance supply chains and localize production in Saudi Arabia. In addition to commercial shipbuilding, Saudi Arabia is advancing its largest-ever naval defense program, which includes the procurement of five new frigates. HD Hyundai has proposed its HDF-6000 frigate, a 6,500-ton vessel designed for blue-water operations, as part of its bid. Through the IMI shipyard and Makeen engine plant, HD Hyundai is cementing its role as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s maritime future.