Global superpowers are racing into an urgent arms revolution. The Pentagon faces severely depleted crucial weapon stockpiles after sustained conflicts across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. With US President Donald Trump demanding rapid weapons replenishment, American military chiefs have launched an emergency search for new advance weaponry. But again, money is an issue. With military budgets stretched and modern wars requiring massive ammunition, the new mantra is to build, acquire cheaper, precision weapons.


The new arms race: Low-cost smart missiles | Why everyone wants cheaper weapons

Saudi Arabia's air defence uses a multi-layered network to stop drones and missiles. The $78 billion military budget funds American THAAD and Patriot interceptors, South Korean KM-SAM systems, and Chinese anti-drone laser technology.

<p>Saudi Arabia's air defence uses a multi-layered network to stop drones and missiles. The $78 billion military budget funds American THAAD and Patriot interceptors, South Korean KM-SAM systems, and Chinese anti-drone laser technology.</p>

‘$80+ billion sky shield’: How Saudi Arabia’s air defence is intercepting and stopping Iranian missiles

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The new arms race: Low-cost smart missiles | Why everyone wants cheaper weapons

'Saudi air defence network': What protects the kingdom’s skies?