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Part of situation: Houthi maritime smuggling and weapons manufacturing (11 clusters)

Houthis attempt to build advanced missiles using Chinese components

Houthi rebels ballistic missiles Conflict Armament Research Kheibar Shekan Yemen conflict

A report by Conflict Armament Research (CAR) indicates that the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are attempting to manufacture advanced medium-range ballistic missiles using components sourced from Chinese suppliers. The investigation suggests the group is seeking to develop a version of Iran’s Kheibar Shekan precision-guided missile, which has an estimated range of approximately 1,900 to 2,000 kilometers. Such a capability would place both Saudi Arabia and Israel within striking distance.

The findings are based on two shipments intercepted by Yemeni authorities in 2025, which were bound for the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah. The seized cargo included highly specialized components such as stabilizing fin cores, rocket motor aft closures with nozzle attachments, motor igniters, and phenolic resin used for missile heat shields. Analysts noted that these parts have no broad civilian applications and would require specific design information to utilize.

Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba stated that her government has discussed the use of dual-use products with China, noting that Beijing expressed interest in investigating the reports. While the involvement of Chinese suppliers has been highlighted, the Chinese Embassy in Washington has maintained that Beijing adheres to international obligations and strictly controls the export of military and dual-use goods.

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Houthis 'producing their own advanced missiles using Chinese parts' [www.dailymail.com]
Houthi terrorists are building advanced missiles that can reach Israel with Chinese parts: report [nypost.com]
Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says [www.independent.co.uk]
اليمن يبحث مع الصين تقارير عن استخدام الحوثيين لتكنولوجيا صينية [www.alaraby.co.uk]
Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies: Report [www.newindianexpress.com]
Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies: report [gulfnews.com]
Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with Chinese supplies [www.newarab.com]
Yemen’s Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says [www.troyrecord.com]
Houthis Building Missiles With Chinese Parts That Can Reach Israel And Saudi Arabia: Report [www.news18.com]
Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says [www.newsday.com]
Los hutíes dejan al descubierto los límites del enorme arsenal de Arabia Saudí [www.expansion.com]
Rudal Houthi Hantam Istana Kepresidenan Yaman [www.jpnn.com]
Chinese-Made Components Found in Houthi Missile Supply Chain [www.visiontimes.com]
Yemen’s Houthis Seek to Build Advanced Ballistic Missiles With China-Linked Parts: Research Group [www.ntd.com]
Houthis developing advanced ballistic missiles with Chinese parts [www.newsbytesapp.com]
Houthis seek Chinese components to develop advanced missiles [www.siasat.com]
Houthis developing advanced ballistic missiles with Chinese parts; can reach Israel, Saudi Arabia [www.news9live.com]
China-linked missile supply route? Houthis seek to build advanced ballistic weapons, report finds [english.mathrubhumi.com]
Houthis Pursue Missile Development with Chinese Parts [thecsrjournal.in]
Houthi terrorists are building advanced missiles that can reach Israel with Chinese parts: report [www.ghanamma.com]
Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says [toronto.citynews.ca]
Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says [www.wdio.com]
Houthis build advanced missiles using Chinese parts [www.israelhayom.com]
Houthis Build Version of Iran’s Kheibar Shekan Missile With Chinese Parts, Report Says [www.sofx.com]
اليمن يبحث مع الصين استخدام الحوثيين تكنولوجيا صينية لصنع أسلحة - الوكيل الإخباري [s.alwakeelnews.com]
Houthis Are Developing New Advanced Ballistic Missile With Chinese Components [southfront.press]
Houthis attempting to build advanced missiles using Chinese parts: Report [islamabadpost.com.pk]
SHBA – WSJ: Rebelët Houthi po përpiqen të prodhojnë raketa balistike me komponentë kinezë [24-ore.com]
Houthi, missili balistici con componenti cinesi: Israele e Arabia Saudita nel mirino [liberoreporter.it]
Serangan Houthi ke Bandara Saudi Tewaskan 19 Orang, Melukai 364 Lainnya [news.harianjogja.com]
Los hutíes buscan fabricar misiles balísticos de mediano alcance con piezas chinas [www.marquesina.mx]
Houthi Serang Istana Presiden Yaman dengan Rudal Balistik [www.jurnas.com]
Gejolak Geopolitik Tak Kunjung Usai, Subsidi Pemerintah Untuk LPG Tembus Rp 100 Triliun [jawapos.com]
Shpërthime pranë pallatit qeveritar në Jemen, shpëton kryeministri [ts.mk]