Is Saudi Arabia Losing Its War Against the Houthis? Pakistan's Military Pact Questioned | Major Arya

Saudi Arabia faces a growing military challenge as Houthi missile and drone attacks threaten its critical infrastructure, economic ambitions and regional security. In this episode of Soldier's Eye, Major Gaurav Arya examines why Saudi Arabia's advanced weapons and military spending have struggled to neutralize the Houthi threat, how Iran's IRGC influences Houthi operations, and why Pakistan's military partnership with Riyadh is facing serious questions. The discussion also explores Mohammed bin Salman's strategic dilemma over normalizing relations with Israel, the vulnerability of Saudi Vision 2030, and the difficulties of defeating an entrenched guerrilla force through airpower alone. Finally, Major Gaurav Arya explains the lessons India must learn about drone warfare, air defence, maritime security and defence self-reliance. #SaudiArabia #HouthiThreat #MajorGauravArya #SoldiersEye #DroneWarfare #SaudiVision2030 #MBS #MiddleEastConflict #IranIRGC #IndiaDefence #AirDefence #Geopolitics #PakistanMilitary #MilitaryStrategy #maritimesecurity Chapters: 00:00 - 02:22 Opening Highlights 02:22 - 03:07 Introduction: Saudi Arabia vs Houthis 03:07 - 05:28 How Dangerous Are the Houthis for Saudi Arabia? 05:28 - 07:03 Iran's IRGC Influence on Houthi Warfare 07:03 - 08:44 Why Airpower Alone Cannot Win a War 08:44 - 10:39 Saudi Arabia's Military Weakness 10:39 - 12:12 Why Saudi Arabia Depends on Foreign Forces 12:12 - 13:45 Pakistan's Military Failure and the Mecca Pact 13:45 - 16:14 Can Saudi Arabia Make Peace with Israel? 16:14 - 19:42 Israel, Palestine and the 1967 Question 19:42 - 21:31 Why the UAE Took a Different Path 21:31 - 24:30 Saudi Vision 2030 and the Houthi Threat 24:30 - 26:12 Why Israel Struggles to Defeat the Houthis 26:12 - 27:40 Lessons for India: Drones and Maritime Security 27:40 - 28:00 Conclusion: Defence Self-Reliance and Supply Chains ____________________________________________________________ DefenceHQ by TOI brings you breaking news, expert commentary and in-depth analysis on the world of defence and strategic affairs. We track military operations, defence technology, national security, border developments and geopolitical shifts with clarity and perspective. Sharp, incisive storytelling for those who want to understand the forces shaping security today. Tune In Now https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/d...