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Houthis attempt to build medium-range ballistic missiles with Chinese parts

A Conflict Armament Research report, cited by WSJ, indicates the Houthis are importing Chinese components to assemble a version of Iran's Haybar-Shakan medium-range ballistic missile. This marks a potential escalation in Houthi missile capability, though the extent of Chinese supplier involvement and operational success remains unverified. The development could heighten regional threats to shipping and Gulf states.

Interfaxabout 5 hours agoYE, CN, IRCredibility 34%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score8.8

Model confidence0.5

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.3

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#ballistic missiles #houthis #china #iran #arms proliferation #yemen

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YemenRed Sea

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Part of 2 situations

developingDefense4h ago

Houthis Attempting to Assemble Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles with Chinese Components

The Houthis are reportedly attempting to assemble a variant of Iran's Kheibar Shekan/Haybar-Shakan medium-range ballistic missile using components sourced from a Chinese supplier. This development, if successful, would significantly enhance Houthi missile capabilities, potentially extending their operational reach to 1,930 km. The extent of Chinese supplier involvement and the operational success of these missiles remain unverified.

↑ escalating·↑2 signals·YE, CN, IRScore 5.9

activeConflictHumanitarian1m ago