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How is Saudi Arabia defended?

Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in advanced air defence systems, including US-made Patriot missile batteries, to protect its critical infrastructure like airports and oil facilities. Despite these sophisticated defences, the recent strikes on Riyadh Airport and other sites show that Houthi projectiles are still managing to get through.

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