The US Navy has shared insights into the weapons systems deployed in the ongoing bombing campaign against the Houthis in Yemen. Fighter jets aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower used advanced missiles like the AIM-9X and AGM-154C to target Houthi drones and air defenses. These weapons, priced at hundreds of thousands of dollars each, reveal a stark contrast in cost compared to the simple yet effective tactics employed by the Houthis.

Despite significant military spending, including over $1 billion by the US Navy in the region, the operations have yet to cripple the Houthis’ capabilities. The militia’s resolve remains strong, with recent strikes against Houthi drones and vessels prompting mass gatherings in solidarity with the group.

Western powers, including the US and UK, continue to grapple with the challenge posed by the Houthis, with efforts to deter the militia falling short. As tensions persist in the Red Sea, international responses to the conflict are being reassessed in light of ongoing hostilities.