Fake $4.2B Saudi Deal? China Faces Scrutiny as Laser System Said to Need 30-Minute Recharge
Fake $4.2B Saudi Deal? China Faces Scrutiny as Laser System Said to Need 30-Minute Recharge
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In March 2026, Chinese domestic networks were buzzing with reports claiming that "Saudi Arabia and China have officially signed a contract worth up to $4.2 billion to jointly build a full industrial chain for laser weaponry." The reports also stated that the "Silent Hunter" laser weapons previously exported to Saudi Arabia had a "zero return rate," making "decades of American efforts a laughingstock."
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