Yemen’s Houthis Building Ballistic Missiles With China’s Help, Report Says

Yemen's Houthis Building Ballistic Missiles With China's Help, Report Says

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are seeking Chinese-made components to develop advanced ballistic missiles that could reach Saudi Arabia and Israel, according to a report by Conflict Armament Research (CAR), raising concerns about the group's expanding weapons capabilities.

The report, released on Wednesday, October 14, said Yemeni authorities had intercepted two shipments containing suspected missile components intended for delivery to Hodeidah, a port controlled by the Houthis. The equipment originated in China, according to the Associated Press.

Researchers said the components could help the group develop missiles resembling Iran's Kheibar Shekan, a precision-guided ballistic missile introduced in 2022. The weapon has a reported range of around 2,000 kilometers, potentially placing Saudi Arabia and Israel within reach.

The findings suggest the Houthis may be seeking to manufacture more advanced weapons inside Yemen rather than relying solely on complete weapons supplied by foreign partners.

According to CAR, the intercepted shipments contained specialized components associated with missile production, including stabilizing fin cores, rocket motor closures with nozzle attachments, and rocket motor igniters. The cargo also included phenolic resin, a material used to manufacture heat shields that protect missiles during atmospheric flight.

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