In response to increasing threats in the region, Defense Secretary Austin reiterated in his meeting with his Saudi counterpart the “U.S. commitment to working with the Kingdom to promote greater integration, especially on air and missile defense and maritime security.” https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3576388/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-meeting-with-saudi-minister/