War in Yemen: Houthis now ‘virtually independent’ in weapons production

RFI · 16/10/2026 04:27:46

Fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil and aviation targets have demonstrated the Yemeni movement’s growing military reach. Defence analyst Akram Kharief says the group has transformed its arsenal of drones and missiles since a 2022 ceasefire, building its capacity to produce weapons locally while retaining important technological links to Iran.