China sells 300 UAVs to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has acquired 300 Chinese UAVs Wing Loong II. The information was provided by the  Chinese news agency Xinhua at the end of February. This is the largest contract ever signed for a Chinese UAV. No details have been provided on deliveries or cost. In the last few years China has invested heavily in UAVs, showing many new designs at the last Zuhai Air Show (link).

The Wing-Loong II, which bears a striking simularity to the MQ-9 Reaper has a payload of 400 kg, and endurance of 32 hours and a top speed of 370 km/h. The ceiling is 9000 meters.

References:

- http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2501840.html

- http://defence-blog.com/ 

Yemn rebels launch attack on ship from Saudi Arabia

Yemen Houthi rebels have attacked a ship from Saudi Arabia, probaly a Al Madinah frigate. According to the latest information the attack was carried out by 3 suicide boat and 2 members of the crew have died.