Saudi Arabia: Rocket force builds on Chinese links


Issue 1142 - 24 Feb 2022 | 3 minute read

From its creationanother product of the 1980s War of the Cities between Iran and Iraq – the Royal Saudi Strategic Rocket Force (RSSRF) has been close to China: its first missiles were DF-3 Dongfengs. However, it is widely now believed to be in the market for a third system, making soundings of several potential suppliers, including Pakistan and Ukraine.

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