SANA'A September 29. 2023 (Saba) - The revolution of September 21, 2014 took place, and Yemen is going through a deepening regime crisis and external invasion that has overwhelmed all aspects of national sovereignty.
It bore the burden of six decades of internal crises and mistakes, which put it in a position it could not bear, finally the Saudi coalition’s aggression and the disasters it left behind.
This immortal September revolution represents a milestone in the history of Yemen, in emerging from the dark past and setting out to build the future on the basis of the principles and values to which this great people belong.
This revolution stems from awareness and a sense of responsibility. Rather, we are facing a Yemeni national revolutionary movement in its structure and meaning.
Casual reading:
Since the launch of the so-called Decisive Storm on March 26, 2015, the aggression countries have relied mainly on air strikes, bombing, and systematic destruction using long-range missiles and warplanes. Therefore, the Free Yemeni Army and the popular committees in Sana’a decided to search for an unconventional solution despite the lack of possibility, and they succeeded, thanks to God from converting caves into military manufacturing cities.
In a few years, Sana'a became possessed of local military industries, air, sea, and land, with high technology and advanced technology, which were credited with moving Yemen from systematic destruction to an effective deterrent force.
Despite the humble beginnings of the Yemeni military industries, the aggression countries deliberately downplayed their importance during the early stages of industrialization, but the Yemeni army forces and the popular committees succeeded in these initial industries in changing the military equation by air and land, and imposed a new balance of deterrence strategy for a war that began asymmetrical, after the aggression coalition had been On April 21, 2015, it was announced that 90% of Yemeni missiles had been destroyed and the capabilities of the remaining 10% had been crippled.
On September 14, 2017, Commander al-Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi revealed persistent efforts to develop air defense systems, and said, giving good news to the great Yemeni people: “We have efforts to develop air defense systems to confront modern American aircraft, we facing American technology at its most advanced.”
In March 2023, His Eminence reaffirmed that the Yemenis are coming, in the ninth year, with a deadly, long-range missile arsenal, accurate in hitting, powerful in destruction, and targeting all enemy facilities on which they depend.
In reference to the Yemeni missile force and the advanced level it has reached in this field.
Military manufacturing witnessed a qualitative transformation, working to increase the ranges and speed and increasing the explosive head of missiles escaped destruction in years 2012 and 2014, and shifting to the stage of local manufacturing of weapons of various types and sizes. It also succeeded in manufacturing solid fuel and producing more than 10 missile systems during the past years of the war.
During the year 2022, the production of more than 28 weapons was revealed, including 6 ballistic missiles, 12 naval weapons, 5 air defenses, and 3 drones, one of which was designated to deal with targets inside the usurping Zionist entity.
Military industries varied from missile power and unmanned aerial vehicles to snipers, anti-tank weapons, boats, sea mines, and other strategic deterrence weapons.
Sana'a continues to reveal more advanced military capabilities, some of which have entered service and been revealed by the armed forces, and some of which are still among the surprises.
It has also held many military exhibitions in recent years, and this is a clear indication of the rapid development in the military arsenal of the Yemeni Armed Forces.
The growing capabilities of the Yemeni forces have confounded the calculations of the Saudi-American coalition, in particular, so that the military arsenal in Yemen has become a defensive force, capable of striking aggressor warships of various shapes and types.
Sana'a now possesses a strategic reserve capable of covering all targets in the geography of the aggression countries.
Andreas Craig, a Middle East affairs expert and professor at King's College in Britain, confirms that there is "a huge increase in the Houthis' military capabilities, especially in the field of ballistic missiles and drone technology."
The French Aerocosmos website, which specializes in the field of aviation and space, also, in a lengthy report published in December 2022, talked about the great progress made by Yemeni military manufacturing in Sana’a during the period of the Saudi-Emirati aggression:
The year 2018 represents a turning point in the war for the Sanaa forces, drones have gradually become one of their weapons of choice alongside ballistic missiles, as evidenced by the stunning attack on Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports in 2018.
In order to direct strikes and collect information on the battlefield, they can rely on several models of reconnaissance drones: Hudhud-1, Sergeant drone, and the Rased drone.
For the attack, the Yemeni Armed Forces have another system such as the Qasef-1, and they also have unique, unparalleled, and therefore probably indigenously developed, drones such as the Sammad-2 and Sammad-3.
Missiles system:
The missile system witnessed qualitative shift from the rehabilitation phase of what survived the Yemeni missile holocaust in 2012 and 2014, or those that became out of service due to the expiration of their expiration date, some of which date back to the era of the 1960s.
We will just list some of what was announced:
1 - Al-Sarkah:
It was used extensively on the internal fronts during the years 2017-2018.
2- Smod:
It was used extensively on the internal fronts during the years 2017-2018.
3- Shahed:
4 - Saqr:
Its length is 2.7 metres, its total weight is 58 kg, its diameter is 150 mm, the weight of the combat section is 10 kg, the destructive range is 30 metres, its maximum speed reaches 200 meters per second, its maximum range reaches 100 km, and its maximum flight altitude is 28,000 feet from sea level.
It was unveiled in September 2022.
5 - Thaqib:
A system for detecting and tracking hostile targets from a distance of 40 km, which was announced in September 2022.
6 - Haider:
A system for detecting and tracking hostile targets from a distance of 50 km, which was announced in September 2022.
7 - B-19 Radar:
A Russian-made detection and tracking system developed and returned to readiness by Yemeni military industrialization engineers. It can detect hostile targets more than 200 km away. It was announced in September 2022.
8- Zelzal:
Ballistic, it was used extensively on the internal fronts during the years 2017-2018.
9 - Zelzal 3:
Ballistic, it was revealed on July 10, 2016. It can carry large quantities of explosives and destructive warheads. It is characterized by high destructive power and can hit three targets at the same time. It has the ability to carry two explosive warheads to produce high destructive energy. It is characterized by maneuvering and evading radar and aerial monitoring devices. It is easy to install and transport, and is used to target enemy gatherings and operations rooms within a limited geographical framework.
Its diameter is 650 mm, its length is 6 m, its warhead weighs half a ton, the number of fragments is 10,000, its range is 65 km, and its accuracy is 300 m.
10 - Zulfiqar:
Long-range ballistic missile, powered by liquid fuel, with a range of 1,600 km, capable of hitting its targets with high precision.
Its most prominent operations: the fourth, fifth, and sixth Balance of Deterrence operations, which targeted the Saudi enemy capital, “Riyadh,” and the “Aramco” company in the port of Ras Tanura.
It was revealed in 2021, and is the most prominent among the Yemeni missiles after Al-Quds 1 and Qasim 1.
11 - Piercing Star:
It was used extensively on the internal fronts during the years 2017-2018.
12 - Seir:
Short-range winged ballistic missile, entered service in 2021.
It has a range of 1700 - 2500 km, runs on solid fuel, and is characterized by its high accuracy in hitting targets.
13 - Hatem:
Precision and long-range ballistic missile weapons.
14 - Borkan 1:
An upgraded ballistic missile from Scud B, with a range of 800-900 km, its head is designed to bomb huge military bases.
15 - Borkan 2:
A ballistic missile developed from Scud B, with a range of 1,000 km, and its head is designed to bomb huge military bases.
16 - Borkan 2 – H:
Medium-range ballistic, with a range of 1,400 km.
17 - Borkan 3:
A long-range ballistic missile, capable of hitting targets across the length and breadth of the geography of the aggression countries. It was developed with modern technology and with fixed and mobile bases. It was announced for the first time in August 2019. It is equipped with advanced technology. It was used in the process of targeting mercenaries in Aden, and carrying out precise operations deep inside Saudi Arabia.
18 - Qasim 1:
“Surface-to-surface” ballistic missile, medium-range, solid-fueled, can be controlled by the guidance system, very accurate in hitting targets.
It was unveiled in 2021.
19 - Qasim 2:
Winged ballistic missile, with a range of 1,700-2,500 km, entered service in 2021.
20 - Qaher 1:
Modified offensive ballistic missile from Russian SAM-2 missiles.
21 - Qahir M – 2:
Ballistic, its range is 500 km, and its warhead weighs 350 kg.
22 - Nakal:
A short-range ballistic missile, powered by solid fuel, carrying a high-explosive fragmentation warhead, characterized by its very high accuracy in hitting targets.
It was unveiled in 2021.
23 - Falaq - 1:
A ground-to-surface, long-range, precision-hitting, liquid-fueled ballistic missile with multiple warheads, unveiled in September 2022.
24 - Quds 1:
Its range is 140 - 180 km.
25 - Quds 2:
An upgraded cruise ballistic missile, winged and long-range, which entered it service in 2021.
Its range is 1700 - 2500 km, and it is characterized by its very high accuracy in hitting targets.
Its most prominent operations: targeting the Aramco distribution station in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 23, 2020.
26 - Quds 3:
Winged ballistic "ground-to-surface", developed by Cruise, long-range, capable of reaching its targets with high accuracy, radars cannot detect it, powered by liquid fuel, unveiled in September 2022
27 - Qasim:
28 - Badr 1:
“Surface-to-Surface” ballistic missile, which was revealed in 2018, was used in successful operations deep inside Saudi Arabia.
One of the smart industries, its range is 350 km.
29 - Badr P – 1:
An intelligent short-range ballistic missile developed from the local “Badr 1” missile, which entered service in 2019 and was unveiled in November 2018.
It runs on solid fuel, and can develop from “ground-to-ground” to “ground-to-air” due to its superior speed, simple capabilities in terms of the manufacturing process, and an accuracy of 3 metres.
30 - Badr 2:
A short-range, precision-hit, solid-propellant ground-to-surface ballistic missile, unveiled in September 2022.
31 - Badr 3:
Ground-to-surface, medium-range, precision-hit, solid-propellant ballistic missile, unveiled in September 2022.
32 - Badr F:
A ground-to-surface fragmentation ballistic missile, unveiled in April 2019.
Its range is 160 km, it explodes at a height of 20 metres, the fragments spread in a radius of 350 metres, the number of fragments is 14 thousand fragments, and the accuracy of the hit is 3 metres.
He entered the service with specific operations that were not announced, and in all of those operations he successfully achieved his goals.
33 - Hatem “Badr 4:
A long-range, solid-fueled, ground-to-ground ballistic missile, one of the fourth generation Badr missiles, that was unveiled in September 2022.
34 - Karar:
A “ground-to-surface” ballistic, 9 m long, 0.6 m in diameter, 300 km range, and 500 kg warhead weight, powered by solid fuel with an intelligent guidance and control system, which was unveiled in September 2022.
35 - Miraj:
“Surface-to-air” ballistic missile, developed from the “Badr 1-P” missile, operates on solid fuel, and has two thermal and radar systems. It is characterized by its high accuracy in hitting air targets, its high maneuverability, and is not affected by interference.
36 - Thaqib 1, 2, 3:
The second and third category air defense systems were unveiled at the beginning of 2021, and the first in 2019.
37 - Fatir 1:
An air defense system that was unveiled in 2017. The first response operation was carried out on October 27, 2017. The first attack on an enemy target was recorded on January 8, 2018, and on January 25, 2018 used in Hodeida.
38 - Sam 6:
An air defense system that was unveiled at the beginning of 2021.
Drones:
The Ministry of Defense in Sanaa created the Unmanned Air Force unit in late 2017, and since 2016 it has succeeded in building prototype drones capable of flying from 20 to 30 km. Then it gradually developed to exceed 2,600 km, and it became able to reach any area it wanted in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia, also can arriving at the port of Eilat in occupied Palestine.
1 - Rajum:
Its diameter is 150 cm, its arm length is 40 cm, and its range is more than 10 km. It carries explosive shells weighing more than 40 kg. It carries out tasks of self-monitoring enemy gatherings and carrying out precise targeting operations.
It can hit mobile targets at medium and close ranges and return to their places safely. It has been used in various military operations.
It entered service in 2021.
2 - Marsad 2:
Vertical reconnaissance aircraft, with a range of 35 km, and the ability to fly for 8 hours, entered service in 2021.
3 - Rased 1:
A short-range reconnaissance aircraft, with a hull length of 100 cm, a wingspan of 220 cm, a flight time of 120 minutes, a range of 35 km, and a type of electric motor. It is a model similar to the Chinese “Skywalker 8X” aircraft, specializing in monitoring, surveillance and mapping, with an electric motor.
It was used to detect enemy movements and monitor its gatherings in the Nihm Mountains, east of Sanaa, in 2016.
It was unveiled in February 2017.
4 - Rqib:
Short-range reconnaissance aircraft, with a body length of 100 cm, a wingspan of 140 cm, a range of 15 km, and a flight time of 95 minutes.
It has an accurate monitoring and tracking system using lasers, and multiple imaging techniques, which are used in rugged areas and accompany infantry battalions.
It was unveiled in February 2017.
5 - Hodhod 1:
A short-range reconnaissance aircraft, body length of 150 cm, wingspan of 190, a range of 30 km, and a flight time of 90 minutes. It has a small radar cross-section, which makes it difficult to detect.
It was unveiled in February 2017.
6 - Katev:
Offensive, its length is 1.60 meters, its wings are 1-meter-wide, its diameter is 11 cm, and its range is more than 25 km. It carries a high-explosive (penetrating and fragmentation) warhead weighing 40 kg, and is equipped with a system for sensing fixed and moving targets.
7 - Katev 2:
Its length is 1.60 meters, its wings are 1-meter-wide, its diameter is 11 cm, and its range reaches more than 35 km. It is equipped with a sensor system for fixed and moving targets.
It was unveiled in September 2022.
8 - Sammad 1:
Reconnaissance, with a range of more than 500 km, with the ability to monitor targets directly to the operations room.
It was unveiled in June 2018.
9 - Sammad 2:
Armed attack, range of 1000 km.
It was unveiled in June 2018.
10 - Sammad 3:
Armed attack vehicle, with a range of 1,500 - 1,700 km. It carries out multiple offensive missions, implements long-range strategic objectives, is distinguished by its accuracy in hitting targets, and carries a high-explosive warhead.
It can explode from top to bottom or collide directly with the target, and contains appropriate amounts of explosives. This system features advanced technology that defense systems cannot detect and intercept.
It was used to carry out most of the major offensive military operations deep inside the Saudi and Emirati enemy, including the Saudi Aramco oil company and Abu Dhabi Airport on May 26, 2018.
It was unveiled in June 2018.
11 - Sammad 4:
An armed attack vehicle, 3 meters long and 5 meters wide, with a range of more than 2,000 km. It carries two bombs, the weight of the bomb is 25 kg. It carries out monitoring tasks, multiple offensive missions, and precise targeting operations.
It entered service in 2021
It can reach the Emirates and any target it wants inside Saudi Arabia.
12 - Shehab:
A smart attack weapon, its length is 300 cm, its wings are 4-5 meters wide, and its range is 1,000-1,600 km. It is capable of carrying several explosive warheads depending on the type of mission. Its warhead weighs 25 kg for each warhead. It is intended for targeting fixed and moving targets.
It entered service in 2021
It was used in various military operations.
13 - Qasef 1:
Its body length is 250 cm, its wings are 300 cm, its range is 150 km, and its flight time is 120 minutes. Its engine runs on gasoline, it is capable of carrying 30 kg of explosives, and it is equipped with an intelligent target detection system.
It entered service in February 2017.
14 - Qasef K2:
It entered service in July 2019, with a range of more than 1,800 km. It was developed from the Qasef 1 and was used in various military operations. It has a high ability to mislead radar systems, and explodes from top to bottom at a distance of 20 metres.
It was unveiled in June 2018.
15 - Waeid:
It is considered the newest and most lethal to the enemy and the largest among the Yemeni-made drones. Its wings are 4 meters long and 3 meters wide, and its range is more than 2,500-2,600 km. It carries several explosive warheads weighing more than 2,500 kilograms, and it can reach the port of Eilat in the territories occupied Palestinian Territory.
It entered service in 2021.
16 - Naba:
Specialized in monitoring, surveillance and collecting information to varying extents, it entered service in 2021.
Artillery, snipers and armor:
Many cannons were manufactured, the most important of which are:
1 - Rajoom cannon: various calibres.
2 - Artillery shells: all types.
The Military Industrialization Unit has also made great progress in manufacturing landmines, ammunition of various sizes and types, and snipers of various types. Among the most important Yemeni snipers that were unveiled in the year 2021 are:
Armored vehicles and tanks:
Its industries have diversified in this field to cover the military and security aspects.
1 - Hani:
An offensive and defensive combat armored vehicle at the same time. Its length is 5 meters, its width is 1.60 meters, its height is 2.65 meters, its total weight is 4.2 tons, its engine capacity is 4.5, its maximum speed is 120 km per hour, and its structure is bulletproof heat-resistant steel shield.
It was unveiled in September 2022, and was named “Hani” in commemoration of the name of the martyr soldier, the Mujahid, “Hani Tomer” for his brave stance after he sacrificed himself in order to save a number of his comrades who were trapped on one of the northern fighting fronts in Al-Jawf Governorate.
2 - Bais 1:
An armored vehicle used for security missions, unveiled in August 2020, belonging to the Ministry of Interior.
3 - Bais 2:
An armored vehicle used for security missions, which was unveiled in December 2022, and equipped with the latest technology and equipment.
Navy:
For the first time in history, Yemen possesses tactical coastal defense systems against giant ships and enemy war frigates, designed to destroy any naval targets that attempt to approach territorial waters.
First: Naval missiles:
1 - Al-Mandab 1:
It is an anti-ship cruise type, developed by Yemeni army experts and engineers from the Chinese C-801 missile. It is 5.81 meters long and 0.36 meters in diameter. It runs on solid fuel and has superior capabilities in monitoring and hitting targets with high accuracy.
2 - Al-Mandab 2:
It is an anti-ship cruise type, 7 meters long and 0.36 meters in diameter, and has a range of more than 300 metres. It has great capabilities for monitoring and hitting targets with high accuracy, long range, and runs on liquid fuel.
It was used in 3 major operations to target naval vessels belonging to the Saudi coalition during the year 2018.
3 - Rubig B-21:
Russian-made, developed by the Yemeni Military Industrialization and returned to service after it was out of readiness. Its length is 6.57 meters, its diameter is 0.78 meters, its wings are 2.5 meters wide, its warhead weighs 513 kg, its range is 80 km, the missile’s weight is 2523 kg, and its speed is 1100 km/hour (Mach). 0.9).
4 - Rubig B-22:
Russian-made, developed by the Yemeni Military Industrialization and returned to service after it was out of readiness. Its length is 6.57 meters, its diameter is 0.87 meters, its wings are 2.5 meters wide, and its warhead weighs 513 kg.
5 - Red Sea:
A “land-sea” ballistic missile developed from the “Saeer” medium-range missile, operating with two thermal and radar systems, and characterized by its high speed.
6- Mohyd:
“Land-sea” ballistic missile, developed from the “Qaher M-2” missile, intended for naval targets, medium-range, operating on solid and liquid fuel.
7 - Asif:
A "land-sea" ballistic missile, 10 m long, 0.7 m in diameter, 400 km range, and 550 kg warhead weight. It runs on solid fuel and has an intelligent guidance and control system.
8 - Falq 1:
A marine ballistic missile, 6 meters long, powered by solid fuel, medium-range, with a range of more than 200 km, carrying several warheads, capable of capturing targets optically and thermally and hitting targets with high accuracy.
Second: Marine boats:
In September 2022 group of attack and combat unmanned gunboats was unveiled, including:
1 - Asif 1:
It is characterized by its high speed and superior maneuverability. It has the ability to carry medium and light weapons such as a 14.5 caliber machine gun and a Katyusha 107.
2 - Asif 2:
It has multiple reconnaissance and intelligence missions, and carries some electronic warfare, monitoring, reconnaissance, and interference devices for enemy radars and communications.
3 - Asif 3:
It has superior maneuverability, carries medium and air defense weapons such as a 23-caliber cannon, and has 6 personnel and their equipment. It performs multiple combat missions, including intercepting moving naval targets and storming ships.
4 - Mlah:
It is characterized by its high speed and superior maneuverability. It is capable of carrying medium weapons such as a 12.7 caliber machine gun, a 14.5 caliber machine gun, and an arpeggi.
5 - Tovan 1:
It carries a 150 kg warhead, and is characterized by its small size, high speed, and superior ability to hide from enemy devices. Its speed reaches 35 nautical miles per hour, and is used to target fixed maritime targets.
It bore the burden of six decades of internal crises and mistakes, which put it in a position it could not bear, finally the Saudi coalition’s aggression and the disasters it left behind.
This immortal September revolution represents a milestone in the history of Yemen, in emerging from the dark past and setting out to build the future on the basis of the principles and values to which this great people belong.
This revolution stems from awareness and a sense of responsibility. Rather, we are facing a Yemeni national revolutionary movement in its structure and meaning.
Casual reading:
Since the launch of the so-called Decisive Storm on March 26, 2015, the aggression countries have relied mainly on air strikes, bombing, and systematic destruction using long-range missiles and warplanes. Therefore, the Free Yemeni Army and the popular committees in Sana’a decided to search for an unconventional solution despite the lack of possibility, and they succeeded, thanks to God from converting caves into military manufacturing cities.
In a few years, Sana'a became possessed of local military industries, air, sea, and land, with high technology and advanced technology, which were credited with moving Yemen from systematic destruction to an effective deterrent force.
Despite the humble beginnings of the Yemeni military industries, the aggression countries deliberately downplayed their importance during the early stages of industrialization, but the Yemeni army forces and the popular committees succeeded in these initial industries in changing the military equation by air and land, and imposed a new balance of deterrence strategy for a war that began asymmetrical, after the aggression coalition had been On April 21, 2015, it was announced that 90% of Yemeni missiles had been destroyed and the capabilities of the remaining 10% had been crippled.
On September 14, 2017, Commander al-Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi revealed persistent efforts to develop air defense systems, and said, giving good news to the great Yemeni people: “We have efforts to develop air defense systems to confront modern American aircraft, we facing American technology at its most advanced.”
In March 2023, His Eminence reaffirmed that the Yemenis are coming, in the ninth year, with a deadly, long-range missile arsenal, accurate in hitting, powerful in destruction, and targeting all enemy facilities on which they depend.
In reference to the Yemeni missile force and the advanced level it has reached in this field.
Military manufacturing witnessed a qualitative transformation, working to increase the ranges and speed and increasing the explosive head of missiles escaped destruction in years 2012 and 2014, and shifting to the stage of local manufacturing of weapons of various types and sizes. It also succeeded in manufacturing solid fuel and producing more than 10 missile systems during the past years of the war.
During the year 2022, the production of more than 28 weapons was revealed, including 6 ballistic missiles, 12 naval weapons, 5 air defenses, and 3 drones, one of which was designated to deal with targets inside the usurping Zionist entity.
Military industries varied from missile power and unmanned aerial vehicles to snipers, anti-tank weapons, boats, sea mines, and other strategic deterrence weapons.
Sana'a continues to reveal more advanced military capabilities, some of which have entered service and been revealed by the armed forces, and some of which are still among the surprises.
It has also held many military exhibitions in recent years, and this is a clear indication of the rapid development in the military arsenal of the Yemeni Armed Forces.
The growing capabilities of the Yemeni forces have confounded the calculations of the Saudi-American coalition, in particular, so that the military arsenal in Yemen has become a defensive force, capable of striking aggressor warships of various shapes and types.
Sana'a now possesses a strategic reserve capable of covering all targets in the geography of the aggression countries.
Andreas Craig, a Middle East affairs expert and professor at King's College in Britain, confirms that there is "a huge increase in the Houthis' military capabilities, especially in the field of ballistic missiles and drone technology."
The French Aerocosmos website, which specializes in the field of aviation and space, also, in a lengthy report published in December 2022, talked about the great progress made by Yemeni military manufacturing in Sana’a during the period of the Saudi-Emirati aggression:
The year 2018 represents a turning point in the war for the Sanaa forces, drones have gradually become one of their weapons of choice alongside ballistic missiles, as evidenced by the stunning attack on Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports in 2018.
In order to direct strikes and collect information on the battlefield, they can rely on several models of reconnaissance drones: Hudhud-1, Sergeant drone, and the Rased drone.
For the attack, the Yemeni Armed Forces have another system such as the Qasef-1, and they also have unique, unparalleled, and therefore probably indigenously developed, drones such as the Sammad-2 and Sammad-3.
Missiles system:
The missile system witnessed qualitative shift from the rehabilitation phase of what survived the Yemeni missile holocaust in 2012 and 2014, or those that became out of service due to the expiration of their expiration date, some of which date back to the era of the 1960s.
We will just list some of what was announced:
1 - Al-Sarkah:
It was used extensively on the internal fronts during the years 2017-2018.
2- Smod:
It was used extensively on the internal fronts during the years 2017-2018.
3- Shahed:
4 - Saqr:
Its length is 2.7 metres, its total weight is 58 kg, its diameter is 150 mm, the weight of the combat section is 10 kg, the destructive range is 30 metres, its maximum speed reaches 200 meters per second, its maximum range reaches 100 km, and its maximum flight altitude is 28,000 feet from sea level.
It was unveiled in September 2022.
5 - Thaqib:
A system for detecting and tracking hostile targets from a distance of 40 km, which was announced in September 2022.
6 - Haider:
A system for detecting and tracking hostile targets from a distance of 50 km, which was announced in September 2022.
7 - B-19 Radar:
A Russian-made detection and tracking system developed and returned to readiness by Yemeni military industrialization engineers. It can detect hostile targets more than 200 km away. It was announced in September 2022.
8- Zelzal:
Ballistic, it was used extensively on the internal fronts during the years 2017-2018.
9 - Zelzal 3:
Ballistic, it was revealed on July 10, 2016. It can carry large quantities of explosives and destructive warheads. It is characterized by high destructive power and can hit three targets at the same time. It has the ability to carry two explosive warheads to produce high destructive energy. It is characterized by maneuvering and evading radar and aerial monitoring devices. It is easy to install and transport, and is used to target enemy gatherings and operations rooms within a limited geographical framework.
Its diameter is 650 mm, its length is 6 m, its warhead weighs half a ton, the number of fragments is 10,000, its range is 65 km, and its accuracy is 300 m.
10 - Zulfiqar:
Long-range ballistic missile, powered by liquid fuel, with a range of 1,600 km, capable of hitting its targets with high precision.
Its most prominent operations: the fourth, fifth, and sixth Balance of Deterrence operations, which targeted the Saudi enemy capital, “Riyadh,” and the “Aramco” company in the port of Ras Tanura.
It was revealed in 2021, and is the most prominent among the Yemeni missiles after Al-Quds 1 and Qasim 1.
11 - Piercing Star:
It was used extensively on the internal fronts during the years 2017-2018.
12 - Seir:
Short-range winged ballistic missile, entered service in 2021.
It has a range of 1700 - 2500 km, runs on solid fuel, and is characterized by its high accuracy in hitting targets.
13 - Hatem:
Precision and long-range ballistic missile weapons.
14 - Borkan 1:
An upgraded ballistic missile from Scud B, with a range of 800-900 km, its head is designed to bomb huge military bases.
15 - Borkan 2:
A ballistic missile developed from Scud B, with a range of 1,000 km, and its head is designed to bomb huge military bases.
16 - Borkan 2 – H:
Medium-range ballistic, with a range of 1,400 km.
17 - Borkan 3:
A long-range ballistic missile, capable of hitting targets across the length and breadth of the geography of the aggression countries. It was developed with modern technology and with fixed and mobile bases. It was announced for the first time in August 2019. It is equipped with advanced technology. It was used in the process of targeting mercenaries in Aden, and carrying out precise operations deep inside Saudi Arabia.
18 - Qasim 1:
“Surface-to-surface” ballistic missile, medium-range, solid-fueled, can be controlled by the guidance system, very accurate in hitting targets.
It was unveiled in 2021.
19 - Qasim 2:
Winged ballistic missile, with a range of 1,700-2,500 km, entered service in 2021.
20 - Qaher 1:
Modified offensive ballistic missile from Russian SAM-2 missiles.
21 - Qahir M – 2:
Ballistic, its range is 500 km, and its warhead weighs 350 kg.
22 - Nakal:
A short-range ballistic missile, powered by solid fuel, carrying a high-explosive fragmentation warhead, characterized by its very high accuracy in hitting targets.
It was unveiled in 2021.
23 - Falaq - 1:
A ground-to-surface, long-range, precision-hitting, liquid-fueled ballistic missile with multiple warheads, unveiled in September 2022.
24 - Quds 1:
Its range is 140 - 180 km.
25 - Quds 2:
An upgraded cruise ballistic missile, winged and long-range, which entered it service in 2021.
Its range is 1700 - 2500 km, and it is characterized by its very high accuracy in hitting targets.
Its most prominent operations: targeting the Aramco distribution station in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 23, 2020.
26 - Quds 3:
Winged ballistic "ground-to-surface", developed by Cruise, long-range, capable of reaching its targets with high accuracy, radars cannot detect it, powered by liquid fuel, unveiled in September 2022
27 - Qasim:
28 - Badr 1:
“Surface-to-Surface” ballistic missile, which was revealed in 2018, was used in successful operations deep inside Saudi Arabia.
One of the smart industries, its range is 350 km.
29 - Badr P – 1:
An intelligent short-range ballistic missile developed from the local “Badr 1” missile, which entered service in 2019 and was unveiled in November 2018.
It runs on solid fuel, and can develop from “ground-to-ground” to “ground-to-air” due to its superior speed, simple capabilities in terms of the manufacturing process, and an accuracy of 3 metres.
30 - Badr 2:
A short-range, precision-hit, solid-propellant ground-to-surface ballistic missile, unveiled in September 2022.
31 - Badr 3:
Ground-to-surface, medium-range, precision-hit, solid-propellant ballistic missile, unveiled in September 2022.
32 - Badr F:
A ground-to-surface fragmentation ballistic missile, unveiled in April 2019.
Its range is 160 km, it explodes at a height of 20 metres, the fragments spread in a radius of 350 metres, the number of fragments is 14 thousand fragments, and the accuracy of the hit is 3 metres.
He entered the service with specific operations that were not announced, and in all of those operations he successfully achieved his goals.
33 - Hatem “Badr 4:
A long-range, solid-fueled, ground-to-ground ballistic missile, one of the fourth generation Badr missiles, that was unveiled in September 2022.
34 - Karar:
A “ground-to-surface” ballistic, 9 m long, 0.6 m in diameter, 300 km range, and 500 kg warhead weight, powered by solid fuel with an intelligent guidance and control system, which was unveiled in September 2022.
35 - Miraj:
“Surface-to-air” ballistic missile, developed from the “Badr 1-P” missile, operates on solid fuel, and has two thermal and radar systems. It is characterized by its high accuracy in hitting air targets, its high maneuverability, and is not affected by interference.
36 - Thaqib 1, 2, 3:
The second and third category air defense systems were unveiled at the beginning of 2021, and the first in 2019.
37 - Fatir 1:
An air defense system that was unveiled in 2017. The first response operation was carried out on October 27, 2017. The first attack on an enemy target was recorded on January 8, 2018, and on January 25, 2018 used in Hodeida.
38 - Sam 6:
An air defense system that was unveiled at the beginning of 2021.
Drones:
The Ministry of Defense in Sanaa created the Unmanned Air Force unit in late 2017, and since 2016 it has succeeded in building prototype drones capable of flying from 20 to 30 km. Then it gradually developed to exceed 2,600 km, and it became able to reach any area it wanted in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia, also can arriving at the port of Eilat in occupied Palestine.
1 - Rajum:
Its diameter is 150 cm, its arm length is 40 cm, and its range is more than 10 km. It carries explosive shells weighing more than 40 kg. It carries out tasks of self-monitoring enemy gatherings and carrying out precise targeting operations.
It can hit mobile targets at medium and close ranges and return to their places safely. It has been used in various military operations.
It entered service in 2021.
2 - Marsad 2:
Vertical reconnaissance aircraft, with a range of 35 km, and the ability to fly for 8 hours, entered service in 2021.
3 - Rased 1:
A short-range reconnaissance aircraft, with a hull length of 100 cm, a wingspan of 220 cm, a flight time of 120 minutes, a range of 35 km, and a type of electric motor. It is a model similar to the Chinese “Skywalker 8X” aircraft, specializing in monitoring, surveillance and mapping, with an electric motor.
It was used to detect enemy movements and monitor its gatherings in the Nihm Mountains, east of Sanaa, in 2016.
It was unveiled in February 2017.
4 - Rqib:
Short-range reconnaissance aircraft, with a body length of 100 cm, a wingspan of 140 cm, a range of 15 km, and a flight time of 95 minutes.
It has an accurate monitoring and tracking system using lasers, and multiple imaging techniques, which are used in rugged areas and accompany infantry battalions.
It was unveiled in February 2017.
5 - Hodhod 1:
A short-range reconnaissance aircraft, body length of 150 cm, wingspan of 190, a range of 30 km, and a flight time of 90 minutes. It has a small radar cross-section, which makes it difficult to detect.
It was unveiled in February 2017.
6 - Katev:
Offensive, its length is 1.60 meters, its wings are 1-meter-wide, its diameter is 11 cm, and its range is more than 25 km. It carries a high-explosive (penetrating and fragmentation) warhead weighing 40 kg, and is equipped with a system for sensing fixed and moving targets.
7 - Katev 2:
Its length is 1.60 meters, its wings are 1-meter-wide, its diameter is 11 cm, and its range reaches more than 35 km. It is equipped with a sensor system for fixed and moving targets.
It was unveiled in September 2022.
8 - Sammad 1:
Reconnaissance, with a range of more than 500 km, with the ability to monitor targets directly to the operations room.
It was unveiled in June 2018.
9 - Sammad 2:
Armed attack, range of 1000 km.
It was unveiled in June 2018.
10 - Sammad 3:
Armed attack vehicle, with a range of 1,500 - 1,700 km. It carries out multiple offensive missions, implements long-range strategic objectives, is distinguished by its accuracy in hitting targets, and carries a high-explosive warhead.
It can explode from top to bottom or collide directly with the target, and contains appropriate amounts of explosives. This system features advanced technology that defense systems cannot detect and intercept.
It was used to carry out most of the major offensive military operations deep inside the Saudi and Emirati enemy, including the Saudi Aramco oil company and Abu Dhabi Airport on May 26, 2018.
It was unveiled in June 2018.
11 - Sammad 4:
An armed attack vehicle, 3 meters long and 5 meters wide, with a range of more than 2,000 km. It carries two bombs, the weight of the bomb is 25 kg. It carries out monitoring tasks, multiple offensive missions, and precise targeting operations.
It entered service in 2021
It can reach the Emirates and any target it wants inside Saudi Arabia.
12 - Shehab:
A smart attack weapon, its length is 300 cm, its wings are 4-5 meters wide, and its range is 1,000-1,600 km. It is capable of carrying several explosive warheads depending on the type of mission. Its warhead weighs 25 kg for each warhead. It is intended for targeting fixed and moving targets.
It entered service in 2021
It was used in various military operations.
13 - Qasef 1:
Its body length is 250 cm, its wings are 300 cm, its range is 150 km, and its flight time is 120 minutes. Its engine runs on gasoline, it is capable of carrying 30 kg of explosives, and it is equipped with an intelligent target detection system.
It entered service in February 2017.
14 - Qasef K2:
It entered service in July 2019, with a range of more than 1,800 km. It was developed from the Qasef 1 and was used in various military operations. It has a high ability to mislead radar systems, and explodes from top to bottom at a distance of 20 metres.
It was unveiled in June 2018.
15 - Waeid:
It is considered the newest and most lethal to the enemy and the largest among the Yemeni-made drones. Its wings are 4 meters long and 3 meters wide, and its range is more than 2,500-2,600 km. It carries several explosive warheads weighing more than 2,500 kilograms, and it can reach the port of Eilat in the territories occupied Palestinian Territory.
It entered service in 2021.
16 - Naba:
Specialized in monitoring, surveillance and collecting information to varying extents, it entered service in 2021.
Artillery, snipers and armor:
Many cannons were manufactured, the most important of which are:
1 - Rajoom cannon: various calibres.
2 - Artillery shells: all types.
The Military Industrialization Unit has also made great progress in manufacturing landmines, ammunition of various sizes and types, and snipers of various types. Among the most important Yemeni snipers that were unveiled in the year 2021 are:
Armored vehicles and tanks:
Its industries have diversified in this field to cover the military and security aspects.
1 - Hani:
An offensive and defensive combat armored vehicle at the same time. Its length is 5 meters, its width is 1.60 meters, its height is 2.65 meters, its total weight is 4.2 tons, its engine capacity is 4.5, its maximum speed is 120 km per hour, and its structure is bulletproof heat-resistant steel shield.
It was unveiled in September 2022, and was named “Hani” in commemoration of the name of the martyr soldier, the Mujahid, “Hani Tomer” for his brave stance after he sacrificed himself in order to save a number of his comrades who were trapped on one of the northern fighting fronts in Al-Jawf Governorate.
2 - Bais 1:
An armored vehicle used for security missions, unveiled in August 2020, belonging to the Ministry of Interior.
3 - Bais 2:
An armored vehicle used for security missions, which was unveiled in December 2022, and equipped with the latest technology and equipment.
Navy:
For the first time in history, Yemen possesses tactical coastal defense systems against giant ships and enemy war frigates, designed to destroy any naval targets that attempt to approach territorial waters.
First: Naval missiles:
1 - Al-Mandab 1:
It is an anti-ship cruise type, developed by Yemeni army experts and engineers from the Chinese C-801 missile. It is 5.81 meters long and 0.36 meters in diameter. It runs on solid fuel and has superior capabilities in monitoring and hitting targets with high accuracy.
2 - Al-Mandab 2:
It is an anti-ship cruise type, 7 meters long and 0.36 meters in diameter, and has a range of more than 300 metres. It has great capabilities for monitoring and hitting targets with high accuracy, long range, and runs on liquid fuel.
It was used in 3 major operations to target naval vessels belonging to the Saudi coalition during the year 2018.
3 - Rubig B-21:
Russian-made, developed by the Yemeni Military Industrialization and returned to service after it was out of readiness. Its length is 6.57 meters, its diameter is 0.78 meters, its wings are 2.5 meters wide, its warhead weighs 513 kg, its range is 80 km, the missile’s weight is 2523 kg, and its speed is 1100 km/hour (Mach). 0.9).
4 - Rubig B-22:
Russian-made, developed by the Yemeni Military Industrialization and returned to service after it was out of readiness. Its length is 6.57 meters, its diameter is 0.87 meters, its wings are 2.5 meters wide, and its warhead weighs 513 kg.
5 - Red Sea:
A “land-sea” ballistic missile developed from the “Saeer” medium-range missile, operating with two thermal and radar systems, and characterized by its high speed.
6- Mohyd:
“Land-sea” ballistic missile, developed from the “Qaher M-2” missile, intended for naval targets, medium-range, operating on solid and liquid fuel.
7 - Asif:
A "land-sea" ballistic missile, 10 m long, 0.7 m in diameter, 400 km range, and 550 kg warhead weight. It runs on solid fuel and has an intelligent guidance and control system.
8 - Falq 1:
A marine ballistic missile, 6 meters long, powered by solid fuel, medium-range, with a range of more than 200 km, carrying several warheads, capable of capturing targets optically and thermally and hitting targets with high accuracy.
Second: Marine boats:
In September 2022 group of attack and combat unmanned gunboats was unveiled, including:
1 - Asif 1:
It is characterized by its high speed and superior maneuverability. It has the ability to carry medium and light weapons such as a 14.5 caliber machine gun and a Katyusha 107.
2 - Asif 2:
It has multiple reconnaissance and intelligence missions, and carries some electronic warfare, monitoring, reconnaissance, and interference devices for enemy radars and communications.
3 - Asif 3:
It has superior maneuverability, carries medium and air defense weapons such as a 23-caliber cannon, and has 6 personnel and their equipment. It performs multiple combat missions, including intercepting moving naval targets and storming ships.
4 - Mlah:
It is characterized by its high speed and superior maneuverability. It is capable of carrying medium weapons such as a 12.7 caliber machine gun, a 14.5 caliber machine gun, and an arpeggi.
5 - Tovan 1:
It carries a 150 kg warhead, and is characterized by its small size, high speed, and superior ability to hide from enemy devices. Its speed reaches 35 nautical miles per hour, and is used to target fixed maritime targets.
6 - Tovan 2:
It carries a warhead weighing 400 kg, and is characterized by its high speed and superior ability to maneuver and hide from enemy devices. Its speed reaches 41 nautical miles per hour, and it is used to target fixed and moving naval targets.
7 - Tovan 3:
It carries a warhead weighing 500 kg. It is characterized by its smoothness, high speed, and superior ability to maneuver and conceal itself from enemy devices. Its speed reaches 52 nautical miles per hour. It is used to target fixed and mobile marine targets that are far away and in all maritime conditions.
Third: sea mines:
In October 2018, the Navy revealed the production of two types of submersible sea mines under the names Marsad 1 and Marsad 2, and in 2021 11 sea mines were displayed, including:
1 - Karar 1, 2, 3.
2 - Asif 2, 3, 4.
3 - Shawaz.
4 - Thaqib:
It features a magnetic mechanism for attachment to the hull of enemy marine vessels, via frogmen elements.
5 - Owais.
6 - Mujahid.
7 - Al-Naziat.
In September 2022, the Naval Military Industries unveiled three types of the Misjour 1, the Misjour 2, and the Thaqib.
The total number of sea mines detected reached 16, which is a record achievement in light of war, siege, and lack of resources.
These naval weapons represent strategic weapons that could constitute a difference in the confrontation with the aggression coalition, if it does not yield to the language of peace.
Research and Information Centre
Written by: Zaid Al Mahbashi
Translated by: Mona Zaid
resource : SABA