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Bloomberg: Houthis advancing missile and drone production in Yemen
An investigation by Bloomberg agency has revealed that the Yemeni Houthi group is expanding its capabilities to manufacture and assemble weapons within Yemen, using civilian equipment and dual-use components sourced from international commercial sources, especially through trading networks in China. Shipments from China have included industrial machinery, chemical materials, and components that can be used in the production of missiles and drones, with the importer’s details sometimes altered to conceal the final beneficiary. Additionally, heat-resistant materials and manufacturing equipment were found in monitored shipments; however, the investigation confirmed that the presence of these components does not prove they were directly used in weapon fabrication, as they also have legitimate civilian uses. The study indicates a shift in the Houthi supply model—from relying on weapons smuggling to developing local manufacturing capabilities, which complicates supply chain tracking and increases the potential for dual-use employment of equipment and materials.
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