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March 29, 2019

Strategic Weapons: Saudi Goes Big On THAAD

Strategy Page – Saudi Arabia has made a billion dollar down payment on its $15 billion order for a THAAD

March 5, 2019

First phase of US missile system sale to Saudi Arabia moves forward

CNN: (CNN)The first phase of Saudi Arabia’s long awaited purchase of an advanced US missile defense system has been finalized with the

January 24, 2019

Can Saudi Arabia produce ballistic missiles? Satellite imagery raises suspicions.

The Washington Post: Satellite images suggest that Saudi Arabia has constructed its first known ballistic missile factory, according to weapons

January 7, 2019

Saudi Arabia gets US missile defense boost despite Khashoggi uproar

Al-Monitor: The Donald Trump administration has approved nearly $200 million in upgrades to Saudi Arabia’s missile defenses, Al-Monitor has learned,

December 31, 2018

Saudi Arabia destroys Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran

Al-Arabiya English: The Saudi air defense forces on Saturday destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi militias targeting Najran,

December 13, 2018

Led by Saudi Arabia, Middle Eastern countries are the biggest buyers of US military equipment

CNBC: WASHINGTON — From combat aircraft to ships, Middle Eastern countries are the biggest buyers of U.S. military equipment. Between

November 29, 2018

Saudi Arabia, US take a significant step toward closing $15 billion deal for Lockheed Martin’s THAAD missile defense system

CNBC: WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia has signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the United States for Lockheed Martin’s

November 19, 2018

Saudi king urges action against Iran, backs Yemen peace

Reuters: RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman urged the international community on Monday to halt Iran’s nuclear and ballistic

November 15, 2018

Houthi rebels fire missile at Hodeidah port, threatening ceasefire

The National: Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile at the Hodeidah port on late Wednesday, only hours after forces loyal

November 2, 2018

Coalition intercepts, destroys Houthi missile launched toward Saudi’s Najran

Al Arabiya News: The Arab coalition air defense intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile launched toward Najran in Saudi