--- title: "Houthi Rebels Attempt Ballistic Missile Production with Chinese Parts" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/houthi-rebels-attempt-ballistic-missile-production-with-chinese-parts" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/houthi-rebels-attempt-ballistic-missile-production-with-chinese-parts" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/houthi-rebels-attempt-ballistic-missile-production-with-chinese-parts.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/houthi-rebels-attempt-ballistic-missile-production-with-chinese-parts" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-10-14T06:25:16.883Z" source_reported: "2026-10-14T05:59:29.291Z" updated: "2026-10-14T06:25:16.883Z" trust_score: 68 critic_score: 77 hype_score: 35 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-14T07:45:20.827312+00:00" --- # Houthi Rebels Attempt Ballistic Missile Production with Chinese Parts *Conflict Armament Research report indicates Houthi rebels are using Chinese components to build medium-range ballistic missiles.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 68 of 100, higher is better. Trust 68: multiple outlets cite Conflict Armament Research and WSJ, giving a named source and specific range figures. - Craft 77 of 100, higher is better. Critic 77: explains why it matters, separates fact from comment, provides specific data, and reads clearly. - Hype 35 of 100, lower is better. Hype 35: digests use mildly sensational language but core reporting stays measured. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Houthi rebels are attempting to produce medium-range ballistic missiles using components supplied from China, according to a Conflict Armament Research (CAR) report. - The missiles are modeled on Iran's Kheibar Shekan weapon and are estimated to have a range of approximately 1,900-2,000 kilometres. - This potential development could place Saudi Arabia and Israel within the missiles' reach. - The Wall Street Journal cited the CAR report in its coverage. Houthi rebels in Yemen are reportedly trying to produce their own advanced medium-range ballistic missiles, utilising components sourced from China. This technological advancement, detailed in a report by Conflict Armament Research (CAR), could increase the threat posed by the Iran-backed group. The missiles are said to be modelled on Iran’s Kheibar Shekan weapon. According to the CAR report, which the Wall Street Journal viewed, the Houthi have imported necessary components from a Chinese supplier to construct a version of the Kheibar Shekan. The estimated range of these developing missiles is between 1,900 and 2,000 kilometres, potentially making Saudi Arabia and Israel targets. CAR's findings are based on information from Yemeni authorities following the seizure of two shipments containing missile components the previous year. ## Disagreement on missile speed One report states the missile's warhead travels at approximately 9,656 kilometres per hour, describing it as hypersonic. Other reports do not mention the speed of the missile's warhead. ## What the coverage left out None of the reports printed below mention the specific date in July when Yemeni authorities seized the two shipments of missile components, as stated by CAR. Additionally, no left-rated outlet ran this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 22% (2) - Right: 78% (7) 6 of 15 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-14T07:45:20.827312+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-14T08:00:22.974Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - ANSA, the centre-rated outlet, led with the claim that Houthi rebels are attempting to produce advanced medium-range ballistic missiles using components supplied from China. It stated that the missiles, modelled on Iran’s Kheibar Shekan, would have a range of about 1,900 km, potentially reaching Saudi Arabia and Israel. ANSA also noted that the Wall Street Journal reported on the CAR findings, and mentioned that Iran first used the Kheibar Shekan in 2022. The report also included a quote from former US President Trump on Truth, stating the Houthis were behaving 'very badly'. ### Right - The right-rated reports focused on the Houthi rebels' attempt to produce ballistic missiles using Chinese components, with several highlighting the potential threat to Israel. Arutz Sheva reported that the Houthis are developing missiles to hit Israel with Chinese and Iranian aid, citing a 2,000-kilometer range. Yonhap News Agency reported the rebels are attempting to directly produce advanced medium-range ballistic missiles using parts imported from China. Madhyamam.com reported the Houthis are trying to build state-of-the-art medium-range ballistic missiles using machine parts from China, citing CAR. A Haber noted the WSJ report that the missiles are not from Iran this time and linked the Houthi offensive to China. Israel Hayom reported that a Chinese firm supplies Houthis with advanced ballistic missile parts, noting the components were used to recreate Iran's Kheibar Shekan weapon, threatening Israeli and Saudi soil. Reforma reported on the Houthi plan to manufacture missiles with Chinese parts, citing a range of up to 1,930 kilometers. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 4 - high: 5 - unknown: 6 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [TDPel Media](https://tdpelmedia.com/houthis-developing-1200-mile-missile-using-chinese-parts-that-could-put-israel-and-saudi-arabia-in-range) — Houthis Developing 1,200-Mile Missile Using Chinese Parts That Could Put Israel and Saudi Arabia in Range - [조선일보](https://chosun.com/international/international_general/2026/10/14/G42WCNBUHBSWIYRUMRRWIN3EMM) — Yemen Houthi Rebels Attempt to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles Using Chinese Components - [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/international/article-911636) — Yemen's Houthis use Chinese parts to build Iranian ballistic missile, boost attack range - [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/434585) — Report: Houthis developing missiles to hit Israel with Chinese, Iranian aid - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261014125200009) — Yemeni Rebels Attempt to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles Using Chinese Components - [madhyamam.com](https://madhyamam.com/world/who-supplies-missiles-to-houthis-built-with-chinese-parts-1563128) — Who Supplies Missiles To The Houthis?, Report That They Are Building A Sophisticated Missile Using Chinese Materials | Who Supplies Missiles To Houthis? Bygget Med Kinesiska Delar - [pmo.ee](https://pmo.ee/8564110) — WSJ ⟩ Houthis Build Advanced Missile From Chinese Components - [A Haber](https://ahaber.com.tr/galeri/dunya/husilerin-cin-parcalariyla-fuze-uretme-girisimi-gundemde) — WSJ Wrote: This Time the Missiles Aren't From Iran! Houthi Covert Arms Offensive Linked to China. - [Unknown](https://srugim.co.il/101013430-%D7%94%D7%90%D7%99%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%AA%D7%99%D7%9E%D7%9F-%D7%9E%D7%AA%D7%A8%D7%97%D7%91-%D7%AA%D7%95%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%98%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%94%D7%97%D7%93%D7%A9%D7%94) — The Threat From Yemen Is Expanding: the New Missile Program Revealed - [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/10/14/wsj-gli-houthi-tentano-di-produrre-missili-balistici-con-componenti-cinesi_cd23d46e-08de-429b-b586-68edac32a4d9.html) — Wsj: 'Houthi Try to Produce Ballistic Missiles with Chinese Components' - [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/defence-news/story/houthis-advanced-missile-chinese-parts-kheibar-shekan-dskc-2670057-2026-10-14) — The Houthis Are Now Building Their Own Dangerous Hypersonic Missiles Using Chinese Parts. - [Israel Hayom](https://israelhayom.com/2026/10/14/houthis-build-missiles-chinese-parts) — Report: Chinese firm supplies Houthis with advanced ballistic missile parts - [Reforma](https://reforma.com/alertan-plan-huti-para-fabricar-misiles-con-piezas-chinas/ar3294324) — Houthi Plan Alert to Make Chinese Parts Missiles · Global Voices - [i24NEWS](https://i24news.tv/en/news/international/artc-houthis-in-yemen-attempting-to-produce-advanced-ballistic-missile-using-chinese-delivered-parts-report) — Houthis in Yemen attempting to produce advanced ballistic missile using Chinese-delivered parts – report - [eldiariodechihuahua.mx](https://eldiariodechihuahua.mx/internacional/2026/oct/13/alertan-plan-huti-para-fabricar-misiles-con-piezas-chinas-847525.html) — Houthi Plan Alert to Make Chinese Parts Missiles · Global Voices ## Questions **What are the Houthi rebels reportedly trying to produce?** Houthi rebels are reportedly attempting to produce their own advanced medium-range ballistic missiles. This development involves using components supplied from China and is modelled on Iran's Kheibar Shekan weapon. **What is the estimated range of these new missiles?** The missiles under development are estimated to have a range of approximately 1,900 to 2,000 kilometres. This range could potentially place Saudi Arabia and Israel within their reach. **Which organisation reported on the Houthi missile development?** The development was detailed in a report by Conflict Armament Research (CAR). The Wall Street Journal cited this CAR report in its coverage of the Houthi activities. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/houthi-rebels-attempt-ballistic-missile-production-with-chinese-parts. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Houthi Rebels Attempt Ballistic Missile Production with Chinese Parts", https://mediabias.news/conflict/houthi-rebels-attempt-ballistic-missile-production-with-chinese-parts