Yemen’s Houthis aim to build ballistic missiles using additional Chinese supplies, AP News reports.
They publishedYemen’s Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says - AP News
14 Oct, 02:00ZHouthis are building an advanced missile with Chinese parts, developing medium-range weapons independently of Iran.
14 Oct, 11:54ZHouthis are building new longer-range missiles with Chinese-imported parts, according to a report.
14 Oct, 18:58ZHouthis are building missiles with Chinese parts that can target Saudi Arabia and Israel.
First reportThe Wall Street Journal · 14 Oct, 02:00Z
Latest reportdailymail.com · 15 Oct, 08:30Z
Span31 hours · 4.4h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
AP News reports the claim, also covered by the South China Morning Post.
Why
It links Chinese supplies to the Houthis’ missile production plans.
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Further details on the additional supplies.
Coverage over time
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Summary
- Yemen's Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba says Beijing was informed about Houthis' attempts to use Chinese-made technology.
- Zouba says Chinese partners were keen for information to investigate the issue and support to Yemen is clear.
- CAR report alleged Houthis aimed to produce advanced missiles and expand supply chains beyond Iran-linked networks.
- AFP notes CAR findings and could not be independently verified by the agency.
- Houthis have conducted drone and missile attacks on Yemen's government forces and Saudi targets amid fighting.
Summary
- Conflict Armament Research report says Houthis building advanced missile system with Chinese parts.
- The missiles resemble Iran's Kheibar Shekan design, range about 1,200 miles.
- Interdicted shipments from China contained missile components destined for Hodeidah.
- Experts say parts are highly specific and indicate intent to assemble a specific missile.
- Experts note diversification of supply chains, including global networks and Chinese hubs.
Summary
- CAR report says two shipments with suspected missile components were intercepted.
- Parts originated in China and were headed to Hodeidah, Yemen.
- Components could help build a missile similar to Iran's Kheibar Shekan, ~2,000 km range.
- Findings suggest Houthis may manufacture more weapons inside Yemen, not just import complete weapons.
- China cautioned it controls exports of military and dual-use goods.
Summary
- Conflict Armament Research says Houthis are assembling a version of Iran's Kheibar Shekan.
- Chinese supplier components allegedly shipped to Yemen for missile production.
- Houthi design could reach 1,200 miles, wider than Iranian variants.
- Experts say production facilities are well-disguised and progression unclear.
- Overnight attacks included strikes on Aramco and other targets amid regional tensions.