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2026-09-17 Arabia

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Posted by badanov 2026-09-17 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [288 views ] Top
File under: Houthis

1 I get the impression that the Saudis have a lot of nice hardware but are not real good at operating it.

In a more perfect world, they could hire a private military contractor like Wagner or Blackwater deal with the Hoots. Maybe we could start a go-fund-me...

Posted by SteveS 2026-09-17 10:53|| 2026-09-17 10:53|| Front Page Top

2 1 killed, 2 injured by falling Houthi drone debris in western Saudi Arabia

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-09-17 11:01|| 2026-09-17 11:01|| Front Page Top

3 They have been using Sudanese mercs for years. Pretty sure Wagner is tied up in Africa and has been significantly depleted by Ukraine also.

Posted by chris 2026-09-17 11:45|| 2026-09-17 11:45|| Front Page Top

4 Is the Saudi defense pact misunderstood amid Houthi attacks?

Posted by Skidmark 2026-09-17 11:47|| 2026-09-17 11:47|| Front Page Top

5 Pakistan has a squadron of sixteen JF17 fighters currently stationed in Saudi's Eastern province. Be a real shame if they flew into harms way.

Posted by Dopey Photch2701 2026-09-17 16:06|| 2026-09-17 16:06|| Front Page Top

6 ^ A symbol, not an actual weapon to be used?

Posted by Frank G 2026-09-17 18:38|| 2026-09-17 18:38|| Front Page Top

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