Why expensive U.S. weapons are failing to stop Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia

Despite billions spent on advanced defense systems, Saudi Arabia is still struggling to defend itself against constant drone and missile attacks from Houthi militants.

Saudi Arabia has spent billions of dollars on high-tech weapons from the United States. These weapons are designed to shoot down incoming threats. But lately, they haven't been enough to stop Houthi militants from launching attacks. The Houthis are a group backed by Iran. They have been hitting Saudi Arabia with drones and missiles for some time now. Even with the best gear the U.S. can sell, these attacks keep happening. Experts and officials are starting to ask why. There are a few reasons why this is so hard to stop. First, the Houthi drones and missiles are often cheap and small. It is…