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Six secret Houthi arms sites
The article clarifies the transformation in the Houthis' ability to supply their military arsenal within Yemen, shifting from reliance on ready-made weapon shipments to establishing a domestic manufacturing and assembly system based on imported components and international smuggling networks. The group has increasingly focused on importing parts such as electronic components and industrial equipment, which are then transformed into essential elements for manufacturing missiles and drones. Additionally, they have constructed fortified underground facilities to protect their military capabilities. Studies indicate that approximately 80% of the materials seized between 2024 and 2025 were weapon components rather than complete systems, with hidden factories and precise manufacturing workshops spreading across various locations. The Houthis have also expanded their construction of underground military facilities in areas like Saada and Sana'a, developing production and storage sites for weapons. Meanwhile, their methods of smuggling continue to diversify through maritime and land routes, utilizing networks of companies and international intermediaries. The findings suggest that military efforts and airstrikes, although impactful, are insufficient to disable Houthi capabilities, as they rely on a multi-channel supply network. They have intensified smuggling and storage activities, indicating that the ongoing battle is increasingly focused on tightening the sources of funding and manufacturing to prevent the production or transfer of internal military equipment.
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