I’ve been digging into Saudi Arabia’s bunker busting capability, and honestly, the numbers are impressive.
Saudi Arabia has publicly documented procurement of 1,100 GBU-24 Paveway III 2,000-lb bombs and 1,500 BLU-109 2,000-lb penetrator warheads, along with 1,000 GBU-31(V)3 JDAMs under the F-15SA program.
Now look at the ongoing war with the Houthis.
Their missile and drone campaign depends on concealed, hardened and protected military infrastructure. That means Saudi Arabia doesn’t have to limit its response to intercepting weapons after they are launched.
The Kingdom can also target the infrastructure behind them.
That’s where weapons like the BLU-109 and GBU-24 become especially important. They are designed for hardened targets, giving Saudi F-15s a powerful precision strike option against protected military positions.
And honestly, I believe it’s time for the Kingdom to use this capability relentlessly against Houthi military infrastructure.
Not just intercept the missiles.
Not just bring down the drones.
Target the infrastructure that enables them.
Saudi Arabia has spent years building a modern air force, expanding its precision strike capabilities and preparing to defend its territory.
The Kingdom has the right to protect its people, its cities and its national security.
Saudi Arabia’s patience should never be mistaken for weakness. The Houthis should understand that every attack on the Kingdom carries a price.
