Yemeni Iranian proxy forces try swarm missile attacks against the Saudis missile defense system

Janes:
Yemen's rebels fired multiple ballistic missiles on 28 March in an apparent attempt to overwhelm the Patriot battery that defends the neighbouring Saudi cities of Abha and Khamis Mushayt.

The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that four ballistic missiles were launched towards the cities from Yemen at 0630 h local time but were successfully intercepted by the Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces (RSADF) without causing any damage. It did not identify the ballistic missiles.

Amateur video footage was posted on social media sites showing at least six Patriot missiles being launched in quick succession, indicating the battery was simultaneously engaging multiple threats.

Pro-rebel media outlets reported that three medium-range ballistic missiles had hit King Khalid Air Base and inflicted heavy losses. The airbase is located in Khamis Mushayt and plays a major role in the military intervention that Saudi Arabia and its allies launched in Yemen two years ago.
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This sounds similar to tactics used by other Iranian proxies such as Hezballah and Hamas in their attacks on Israel.  But the Israels have a much more comprehensive missile defense system in place. The Saudis should consider a similar investment since they are clearly also in the cross hairs of Iranian aggression.

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