Mystery missile in Yemen: Did Saudi Arabia use China-made DF-15A?
Debris found in Yemen suggests that Saudi Arabia may have deployed a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile. While not officially confirmed, the discovery points to a potential expansion of Saudi Arabia's missile capabilities amid ongoing regional conflict.
Why it matters
The use of advanced ballistic missiles in the Yemen conflict escalates regional tensions and highlights the proliferation of Chinese military hardware.
Saudi Arabia may have launched a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile in Yemen, after debris believed to be the missile’s booster was found in Marib Governorate, according to visual imagery and open-source reports.The debris was reportedly found in Raghwan district of Marib, with images circulating online appearing to show a DF-15A designation on the missile component.The War Zone said open-source analysts had identified it as a DF-15A and attributed it to Saudi Arabia, but stressed that neither the missile identification nor its ownership has been confirmed.The reported discovery comes amid a renewed escalation in Yemen, where Houthi forces and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces are engaged in intensified fighting. The Houthis have also stepped up missile and drone attacks against Saudi targets, while Riyadh has increased strikes against Houthi positions.The DF-15A is a Chinese road-mobile, solid-fuelled short-range ballistic missile.
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