‘An Asymmetric War’: Houthi Drones vs Saudi Defences | Elisabeth Kendall Exclusive | Vantage Select
Saudi Arabia has a powerful air force and sophisticated air-defence systems. But can expensive military technology keep up with the threat posed by relatively cheap drones and missiles?Elisabeth Kendall, West Asia expert and President of Girton College, University of Cambridge, explains how the Houthis are exploiting the imbalance between the cost of attacking and the cost of defending. The Iran-backed group has developed a more sophisticated arsenal and years of combat experience, creating a strategic challenge for Riyadh.
Why is this asymmetric warfare so difficult to contain, and what does it reveal about the changing nature of modern warfare in West Asia?
Watch the full exclusive interview with Hem Kaur Saroya on Firstpost.
00:00 - Introduction & Key Highlights
01:04 - Elisabeth Kendall on Houthi Drone & Missile Capabilities
02:48 - Modern Warfare Vulnerabilities & Impact on Saudi Vision 2030
04:27 - A War of Economic Attrition: High Defense Costs vs Cheap Drones
05:41 - Will the US Directly Intervene in Yemen?
07:07 - Regional Spillovers & The Core Yemen Conflict
08:10 - Houthi Strategy Along the Red Sea Coast
09:56 - Limits of the Makkah Pact: Turkey & Pakistan's Roles
11:31 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion
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