How Houthis Outsmart Saudi Arabia’s Billion-Dollar Defences

How did Yemen’s Houthis build a missile arsenal capable of threatening Saudi Arabia and reaching Israel? In this video, Rohit Upadhyay traces their weapons programme from captured Scud missiles to Burkan ballistic missiles, Quds cruise missiles, Palestine-2 and long-range attack drones. We explore how weapons inherited from Yemen’s military, modifications, Iranian technology and smuggled components helped shape this arsenal. What makes ballistic missiles different from cruise missiles? Why can inexpensive drones create expensive problems for advanced air defence systems such as Patriot and THAAD? And why has years of bombing failed to eliminate the threat? Beyond the weapons, this documentary examines the geography, economics and strategic pressures behind the conflict. Yemen’s mountainous terrain, mobile launchers and the unequal cost of attack and interception help explain Saudi Arabia’s continuing security challenge. We also examine why the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and Saudi oil infrastructure matter far beyond this conflict, with implications for global shipping, energy supplies and regional stability. From missile origins to the vulnerabilities of modern defence systems, this is an accessible breakdown of Houthi military capabilities, reported Iranian connections and the limits of air power. Watch the full analysis and share your thoughts on what this means for the region’s future. 🤝 Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @rohitupadhyay   🤗 Support me:   / rohitupadhyay   FOLLOW ME ON: 📩 Telegram: https://t.me/rohitupadhyaychannel 📸 Instagram:   / rohitupadhyaay   🐦 Twitter:   / rohitupadhyaay   🎥 Facebook:   / rohitupadhyay0   ▶️ Channel:    / rohitupadhyay