Why Saudi Arabia’s $83 billion military fails to deter Houthis despite advanced arsenal

Yemen’s Houthi rebels conducted a series of missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s critical infrastructure. The assault on King Khalid International Airport resulted in 13 fatalities and over 300 injuries. Despite substantial defense spending, Saudi Arabia struggles to effectively counter these threats using sophisticated military capabilities. Challenges include coordination issues and the asymmetric nature of the conflict with low-cost Houthi weapons.