A recent investigation by Conflict Armament Research (CAR) has identified that Houthi forces in Yemen are developing ballistic missiles using Chinese-manufactured components. According to the report, these weapons are modeled after Iran's Kheibar Shekan, a precision-guided missile designed to maneuver and evade traditional air defense systems. The report suggests these advancements significantly increase the Houthis' ability to target locations within Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Simultaneously, the Houthi military has claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated via social media that the strike was accurate. Conversely, the Saudi-led coalition reported that they successfully intercepted a missile fired toward the Saudi capital. While the Houthis maintain the strike was successful, the coalition’s report of an interception suggests the projectile did not reach its intended target or was neutralized before impact. These developments highlight a growing sophistication in Houthi weaponry and a persistent pattern of cross-border military engagement between the group and Saudi Arabia.