Yemen’s Houthi rebels are reportedly developing a new medium-range ballistic missile capability that could reach targets in Saudi Arabia and Israel. Multiple outlets cite a new investigation by Conflict Armament Research (CAR), which examines weapons and supporting materials tied to the group.
The reporting says the missile development relies on Chinese-supplied components, suggesting the Houthis are improving their capabilities beyond equipment provided by Iran. One outlet notes the weapons appear modeled on Iran’s Kheibar Shekan, a ballistic missile designed to manoeuvre and help evade air-defence systems.
Across the coverage, the common focus is the technical and supply-chain aspect of the development—how the group is sourcing parts and building missiles independently or with less reliance on Iran. The outlets do not all provide the same level of detail on deployment timelines or confirmed test launches, but they align that the capability under development is advanced and potentially able to extend the Houthis’ strike range.
