US, Saudi Arabia & Gulf Cooperation Council Rev Up Drone-Swarm Defenses

By Jim Morris, Warrior Vice President – News

 In the wake of scores of missile and drone attacks by Iran and its proxies, US military officials met Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with partners from the Gulf Cooperation Council.

They split into two working groups – one of maritime security and another on air and missile defense.

Last month, Iran and allies in Syria and Yemen launched more than 300 airborne weapons at Israel. They include more than 150 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). The U.S., Israel and other partners destroyed a large portion of them before they reached their targets.

“This attack really was a watershed moment in the Middle East,” according to a senior defense official. “ Together with our partners, we…. Successfully defeated Iran’s attack, and that’s a stark testament to the valued of integrated air and missile defense and its vital importance for regional stability.”

Meanwhile, since October, there have been more than 90 drone attacks by Houthis against international shipping in the Red Sea.

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