SAUDI ARABIA EYES BIGGER MISSILES AS HOUTHI THREAT MEETS IRAN NUCLEAR FEARS

What happened: Satellite imagery analysis cited by Reuters indicates Saudi Arabia may be expanding solid-fuel ballistic missile production at a complex west of Riyadh, with a new building that appears to contain casting pits for missile motors. Key numbers: Complex at Al-Dawadmi, Why it matters: Researchers assess the facility could support larger missiles, and the programme may involve Chinese-designed DF-15 or a longer-range system. The expansion has raised questions about a possible nuclear arms race with Iran, though no public evidence shows Saudi Arabia is developing nuclear weapons.

Satellite imagery analysis cited by Reuters indicates Saudi Arabia may be expanding solid-fuel ballistic missile production at a complex west of Riyadh, with a new building that appears to contain casting pits for missile motors.

Researchers assess the facility could support larger missiles, and the programme may involve Chinese-designed DF-15 or a longer-range system. The expansion has raised questions about a possible nuclear arms race with Iran, though no public evidence shows Saudi Arabia is developing nuclear weapons.