Yemen's Houthis Developing Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Components, Report Says
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Yemen's Houthi rebels are reportedly developing advanced ballistic missiles with Chinese components that can reach all of Israel. The missiles are designed to travel at high speeds and evade air defenses, with an estimated range of up to 1,930 kilometers. This development, based on Iran's Kheibar Shekan missile, poses a new strategic challenge for Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yemen's Houthis are developing advanced ballistic missiles with Chinese components.
- The missiles are designed to reach all of Israel, with a range of up to 1,930 kilometers.
- The Houthi missiles are expected to travel at approximately 9,650 km/h and maneuver to evade defenses.
- The development is based on Iran's accurate, mobile, and cheap Kheibar Shekan missile.
- Iran has previously used the Kheibar Shekan missile in attacks against U.S. bases.
The Houthi movement in Yemen is reportedly developing advanced ballistic missiles capable of striking all of Israel, according to a new report. These missiles are said to incorporate components sourced from China, enabling them to reach speeds of approximately 9,650 km/h and maneuver to evade air defense systems.
The report indicates that the Houthis have imported various components from a Chinese supplier necessary for producing a domestic version of Iran's "Kheibar Shekan" missile. This missile, described as accurate, cheap, and mobile, was first unveiled by Iran in Tehran in 2022. It has an estimated range of up to 1,930 kilometers, placing all of Saudi Arabia and Israel within its potential reach.
Iran has reportedly used the Kheibar Shekan missile in attacks against U.S. bases during recent conflicts, achieving some success. The development by the Houthis presents a new strategic challenge for Israel, adding to existing regional security concerns.
