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The Saudi Ministry of Defense has released images showing U.S.-made Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot missile systems deployed to protect Mecca and the Grand Mosque during the Hajj pilgrimage. Previously used to intercept Houthi-launched missiles, the Patriot system underscores Saudi Arabia’s reliance on advanced American-made defense technology. This deployment is part of a broader multi-layered security strategy aimed at safeguarding over 1.5 million pilgrims. Watch.
