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Exclusive | The Houthis Are Building an Advanced Missile With Chinese Parts

Yemen's Houthis develop advanced missile with Chinese parts, capable of reaching 1,900 KM.

By · Published October 14, 2026  11:29 UTC · Updated October 14, 2026  12:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Yemen's Houthis develop advanced missile with Chinese parts, capable of reaching 1,900 KM.
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Five outlets report that the Houthis in Yemen have begun using Chinese-delivered parts to produce an advanced ballistic missile. The missile's capabilities are not yet specified.

The Jerusalem Post notes that the Houthis' use of Chinese parts to build Iranian ballistic missiles could potentially target Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Times of Israel also reports that the missiles could be used to attack these countries. i24NEWS adds that the Houthis' attempts to produce advanced ballistic missiles pose a threat to regional security.

The Wall Street Journal's exclusive report confirms that the Houthis are building an advanced missile with Chinese parts, but the exact capabilities and implications of this development are not yet clear. Further information on the missile's specifications and the Houthis' intentions is needed to fully understand the situation.

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What are the capabilities of the Houthis' new missile?

Coverage does not yet specify the exact nature of the Chinese parts involved or the missile's capabilities.

Which countries could be targeted by the Houthis' missiles?

According to The Jerusalem Post and The Times of Israel, the missiles could potentially target Israel and Saudi Arabia.

What are the implications of the Houthis' use of Chinese parts to build ballistic missiles?

The exact implications of this development are not yet clear, but it poses a threat to regional security, according to i24NEWS.

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