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Gulf defense priorities shift as warfare evolves

Recent geopolitical and military developments across the Middle East have once again demonstrated how rapidly the regional security environment can shift and how profoundly the nature of warfare is evolving. For Saudi Arabia and its fellow Gulf Cooperation Council states, the lesson is clear: Maintaining security and stability requires not only sustained investment in defense, but also a continuous reassessment of military readiness, force structures and armament priorities. Readiness must in