Yemen Houthi Rebels Present New ‘Locally Made’ Missiles, Drones

(Bloomberg) -- Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they have new types of locally made ballistic missiles that they will use in the conflict with the Saudi-led coalition.

Mahdi Al-Mashat, president of the rebels’ ruling council, showcased the drones and missiles at a military exhibition, according to a report in the rebel-held Saba news agency. The weapons “would change the course of the battle,” he said.

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Houthi rebels have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the kingdom with precision missiles, including those of the cruise variety. The Saudi-led coalition is fighting to restore the rule of the internationally recognized government.

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