Saudi Air Defense Struggles Against Houthi Missile Tactics Despite Vast Arsenal

Saudi Arabia's advanced US-supplied air defense systems are underperforming against Houthi missile and drone tactics, according to a Financial Times analysis citing sources close to the Saudi military. The kingdom has repelled Iranian missile barrages but faces adaptation challenges against evolving Houthi technology. This highlights a capability gap in high-end air defense against asymmetric threats, with implications for regional deterrence and US defense sales.