Saudi Arabia admits to purchase of Chinese DF-21 missile｜WantChinaTimes

Saudi Arabia admits to purchase of Chinese DF-21 missile｜WantChinaTimes Saudi Arabia purchased DF-21 ballistic missiles from China to defend Mecca and Medina, said Dr. Anwar Eshqi, a retired major general and advisor to the joint military council of Saudi Arabia, during a press conference. "Saudi military did indeed receive DF-21 missiles from China and the integration of the missiles, including a full maintenance check and upgraded facilities, is complete," said Eshqi as cited in the state-run newspaper OKAZ. In addition to defending two holy cities of Islam, the DF-21 will also be used to form a protective umbrella to defend Saudi Arbia's allies over the Persian Gulf, he added, indicating that the missiles are not for offensive attacks.http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140922000059&cid=1101&MainCatID=0&utm_source=The+Sinocism+China+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1c6ee2e573-Sinocism09_22_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_171f237867-1c6ee2e573-29615013&mc_cid=1c6ee2e573&mc_eid=5935182a65