Study: Saudi Missile Plant Expansion May Yield More Powerful Weapons
More capable missiles could bolster Riyadh's deterrence against Iran and the Houthis, though experts warn of an escalating arms race.
An expansion of a Saudi Arabian missile plant could allow the kingdom to manufacture more powerful missiles, according to a new study reported by Reuters and The Jerusalem Post.
According to the reports, more capable missiles could help Riyadh deter attacks by Iran and the Houthi movement in Yemen. However, the study noted that the move also risks fueling a regional missile arms race across the volatile region.
Further details regarding the scope of the facility's expansion or the specific missile capabilities have not yet been released.
Sources: Jerusalem Post — front page, Reuters
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