Yemen’s Houthis test-fired hypersonic missile, says military source
Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, has carried out a test flight of a hypersonic missile with high destructive capability and is preparing to add these missiles to its military arsenal, a military source close to the movement has told Sputnik.
“Missile forces of the movement have successfully tested a missile that can reach speeds of up to Mach 8 [10,000 kilometers per hour or 6,200 miles per hour] and is powered by solid fuel. Yemen plans to begin manufacturing it for use in attacks in the Red and Arabian Seas and the Gulf of Aden, as well as against targets in Israel,” the source said.
At the same time as the hypersonic missile test, the armed forces in northern Yemen upgraded their missiles and drones, having modified the explosive warheads to double their destructive power, after a test that lasted three months, the source added.
Last Thursday, Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi spoke about the movement’s efforts to produce hypersonic missiles, saying that “our enemies, friends and our people will see a level of achievement of strategic importance that will place our country in terms of its capabilities among the few countries in this world.”
He then said that Yemen’s forces have used new weapons in recent operations in the Red and Arabian Seas, which “surprised the US and the UK.” He added that the movement attacked 61 vessels and a military ship since the Palestinian movement Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.
Meanwhile the International naval drill ‘Sea Security Belt-2024’ enters active phase in the Gulf of Oman
The exercise involves over 20 ships, including support and warships from the Russian Navy, Iranian Navy, and PLA Navy. Its primary purpose is to practice safety in maritime economic activities.
The final phase of the exercise will occur on March 14 on the shores of the Iranian city of Chehbehar, where a debriefing will also take place.
The Sea Security Belt-2024 International Naval Exercise is being held for the sixth time. This year, representatives from Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Oman, India, and South Africa will participate as observers for the first time.
