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Chinese DF-15A missile debris found in Yemen, hinting at covert arms sales

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Debris from a Chinese DF-15A missile was discovered in Yemen's Marib governorate, marking the first potential use of this weapon system in the Middle East. The discovery, evidenced by video clips showing the missile's booster stage with "DF-15A" clearly marked, suggests covert arms deliveries may have occurred. The DF-15A is an advanced variant of the DF-15 short-range ballistic missile, capable of reaching up to 900km. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on the potential first use of a Chinese-made ballistic missile in the Middle East, indicating a significant shift in regional arms proliferation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Chinese DF-15A missile debris found in Yemen, hinting at covert arms sales

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    Has a Chinese DF missile been used for the first time in the Middle East?

    Debris from a Chinese-made short-range ballistic missile has been found in Yemen for the first time, suggesting Chinese weapons systems may have been used during the heated conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. Video clips circulating on social media in the past week sho…

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