Saudi air defenses under strain as Houthi attacks expose capability gaps

Saudi Arabia's advanced US-supplied air defenses are being challenged by Houthi missile and drone attacks, revealing operational gaps despite high spending. The article analyzes why the kingdom struggles to intercept these threats, likely due to cost-effectiveness, targeting priorities, and the asymmetric nature of the attacks. This matters as it undermines Saudi deterrence and could affect regional security dynamics and arms sales.