Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

Defense News23 October 2026, 13:57 UTCSaudi Arabia

More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia deter Iranian attacks and make its military more self-reliant, but they risk fueling a regional missile race.

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