Saudi Air Defenses Down Six Houthi Ballistic Missiles In 48 Seconds

patriot battery in Saudi Arabia
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—A Saudi Patriot battery shot down six Houthi ballistic missiles in 48 sec. in a dramatic illustration of the rapid advancements the country's armed forces have made. The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces' 290 th Patriot unit was protecting the city of Jazan near the Yemeni border...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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