Saudi Arabia turns to 4 allies for missile defence help as US runs short of interceptors despite a $24.3 billion F-35 deal that offers no immediate help

Saudi Arabia is seeking air-defence support from France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt as its interceptor stocks run low under sustained Houthi attacks, while dwindling US supplies limit Washington’s ability to replenish the kingdom, according to two regional officials cited by the Associated Press.

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By Olamilekan Okebiorun·September 18, 2026·South Africa