# Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

- Source: Defense News
- Published: 2026-10-23T13:57:29+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/10/23/saudi-missile-plant-expansion-may-produce-more-powerful-missiles-study-says/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/saudi-missile-plant-expansion-may-produce-more-powerful-missiles-study-bce95f/

More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia deter Iranian attacks and make its military more self-reliant, but they risk fueling a regional missile race.

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