Saudi Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, likely new Defence Ministernote

Saudi Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz, who also acts as Deputy PM and Defence Minister, is said to be going ahead with his plan to get his son and Head of his Court Prince Mohammad appointed in his place as Defence Minister. The following 456-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about the progress of Crown Prince Salman’s plan and what about the King’s position. [Briefly reproduced in Tactical Weekly (Issue No 20/28 – July 12, 2013)]