News Update : Out of missiles: US allies in Gulf turn to Asia for more ammo - TOI WORLD DESK

Gulf nations, facing depleted air defence stockpiles due to sustained air bombardment, are urgently seeking alternative weapons suppliers beyond the US. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are exploring options from South Korea, Ukraine, and Britain, driven by Iranian retaliatory attacks and US delivery delays. This diversification highlights global arms production strains and a shifting defence landscape. Gulf nations, facing depleted air defence stockpiles due to sustained air bombardment, are urgently seeking alternative weapons suppliers beyond the US. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are exploring options from South Korea, Ukraine, and Britain, driven by Iranian retaliatory attacks and US delivery delays. This diversification highlights global arms production strains and a shifting defence landscape. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/what-can-you-deliver-in-30-days-us-allies-in-gulf-turn-to-uk-south-korea-for-fresh-armor/articleshow/130231353.cms Date: 2026-04-13T09:36:33.000Z