Saudi Arabia: Between security obsessions, constant fear

The significant progress achieved by the Yemeni armed forces, clearly demonstrated during the recent battles with the Saudi enemy and its mercenaries, did not come about by chance. Rather, it is the fruit of years of diligent and persistent work and continuous efforts by both the political and military leaderships, which have contributed to a qualitative leap in the readiness and military capabilities of the armed forces.

For years, the political and military leaderships have understood that the best form of defense is offense, and that waging war requires high-level preparation, advanced weaponry, and an army with high morale, a fighting doctrine, and unwavering determination to defend the land and honor, and to protect public and private property.

Through the wars and battles waged by the Yemeni armed forces against the Saudi enemy and its mercenaries, it becomes abundantly clear that what Saudi Arabia fears most is not merely the quantity of weaponry, but rather the quality of the Yemeni fighter and their ability to fight with valor and steadfastness, despite limited military and armament capabilities, against an enemy possessing vast financial resources that have enabled it to acquire the latest weapons systems produced by American and European military industries.

However, field experience has proven that possessing the latest weapons alone does not decide the battle; the most decisive factor remains the human element, with its will, fighting spirit, courage, and ability to utilize available resources efficiently and effectively.

From an objective perspective, it is evident to observers and analysts of political and military affairs that Saudi Arabia has long lived in a state of insecurity and constant fear. Therefore, it resorts to spending on acquiring the latest weapons and military equipment, concluding numerous agreements in the military and security fields, and forging military and security alliances and partnerships with various countries.

However, possessing the latest weapons systems and numerous agreements and alliances does not, in itself, guarantee battlefield superiority unless it is coupled with a fighter who possesses the competence and ability to use those weapons, and who has a clear fighting doctrine and a defined objective. Some observers of Saudi military affairs even mock this, saying that Saudi Arabia buys the best weapons not to fight, but simply to acquire and display them.

There is a world of difference between an army that possesses the latest weapons but lacks a firm fighting doctrine, and an army that possesses a clear military doctrine and fights with unwavering will, courage, and valor. This is where the difference between the Yemeni armed forces and the Saudi enemy army becomes clear; military strength is not measured by the size of the arsenal alone, but rather by the competence of the fighter, his ability to utilize his available resources, and his belief in the mission for which it fights.