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Why are Houthi missiles breaking through Saudi Arabia’s air defences?

Summary by Al Jazeera
Repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Airport reveal the limitations of even high-tech air defences.

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Observer Pizaro Gozali assesses that the Houthis have strong personnel and weapons, including ballistic missiles.

Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in advanced weaponry, but recent deadly attacks, particularly on Riyadh airport, have exposed the shortcomings of its air defenses and the difficulties it faces in countering the relentless Houthi attacks.

·Vilnius, Lithuania
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The recent Houthis strikes against Saudi Arabia have highlighted the kingdom's defensive shortcomings.

·Montreal, Canada
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The effectiveness of Saudi Arabia’s air defenses is being questioned by the Houthi rebels’ repeated attacks with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. Despite the kingdom’s advanced defense systems, the group has managed to hit targets deep inside Saudi Arabia, culminating in a deadly attack on Riyadh’s international airport […] How the Houthis are Hitting Saudi Arabia – The Weapons That Test Riyadh’s Air Defenses

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TVA Nouvelles broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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