Middle Eastern Gulf states are seeking alternative air defense systems as delays in US weapons deliveries and rising regional tensions strain existing stockpiles, according to The Wall Street Journal. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expanding procurement beyond traditional US suppliers, turning to South Korea, Ukraine, and the UK to secure faster access to missile defense capabilities.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan Internal Administration Committee held its second public hearing on proposed amendments to the National Security Act on March 26. Attendance from civil society groups and academic experts was limited, and only a small number of lawmakers spoke.
