Iran’s recent unveiling of the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile has sparked intense discussions at the Joint Defense Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Muscat, Oman, on 23/11/2023.
Senior Saudi and Emirati defense officials expressed concerns about Iran becoming one of the world's top producers of hypersonic missiles, posing a significant challenge currently and in the future.
This extensive note sheds light on the reactions of Saudi Arabia and the UAE to Iran's hypersonic weapon program:
- Saudi and Emirati reactions to Fattah-2
- The impact of Fattah-2 on Saudi and Emirati hypersonic plans
- Possible partner countries for Saudi and Emirati hypersonic weapons
- U.S. efforts to curb regional hypersonic ambitions
