Saudi Arabia’s air and space forces merger to happen this year: Sources
The merger, in the works with US help, is part of what experts say is the Kingdom's ambitious, if now-nascent defense space build-up.
Saudi Air Defense Stops Most Houthi Strikes
A record number of ballistic missile and drone attacks have tested Saudi air defense capabilities. They've succeeded admirably but at a high cost.
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How warfighters communicate when their missions are beyond visual line of sight
Standoff capability means warfighters stay connected and remain remotely located in a safer environment while making it harder for adversaries to target them.
Mattis Supports Saudi War in Yemen, Rejects Privatizing Afghan Fight
"The training we have given them we know has paid off," Mattis said of the Saudis. "We have had pilots in the air who recognize the danger of a specific mission and declined to drop even when they get the authority. We have seen staff procedures that put no-fire areas around areas where there’s hospitals or schools."
Congress Must Act On Huge Saudi Arms Sales
Congress should use its considerable power under U.S. law to compel Trump administration officials to answer a basic question about the $110 billion package of arms sales to Saudi Arabia: Does it serve the U.S. national security interest at this specific time? If the answer is no, then Congress should oppose it. While many may […]