Why Saudi Arabia's military has struggled to defend the country against Houthi attacks
Summary
Saudi Arabia has powerful American-made weapons but has struggled to stop missile and drone attacks by the Houthi rebel group from Yemen. The Houthis have grown stronger and use their weapons to target key sites in Saudi Arabia, causing damage and fatalities, while Saudi Arabia looks for ways to respond.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia spends billions on military equipment, mostly from the U.S., including F-15 warplanes and Patriot missile systems.
- The country is very large, with a long, difficult border to defend against attacks from Yemen.
- The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have advanced weapons like missiles and drones that can travel over 1,000 miles.
- Houthis aim to weaken Saudi Arabia by disrupting its economy and causing fear among its people.
- Saudi Arabia has a defense deal with Pakistan and Turkey, but these countries have limited involvement so far.
- President Donald Trump is considering whether the U.S. should support Saudi Arabia with strikes against the Houthis.
- The Houthis have learned from attacking Israel and have gained experience in defeating advanced missile defenses.
- Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors to defend against the frequent attacks.
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