Saudi Air Defense Struggles to Counter Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks

The New York Times reports that Saudi Arabia's advanced military equipment is failing to reliably intercept Houthi missiles and drones, which are low-cost and difficult to detect. This highlights a persistent tactical asymmetry in the Yemen conflict, where expensive defense systems are being challenged by cheap, dispersed threats. The article underscores the ongoing vulnerability of Saudi infrastructure and the limits of high-tech air defense against asymmetric warfare.