https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemen-s-houthi-militants-are-learning-to-arm-themselvesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemen-s-houthi-militants-are-learning-to-arm-themselveshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemen-s-houthi-militants-are-learning-to-arm-themselves#u71235Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:16:04 +0000Houthi militants in Yemen are increasing their military capabilities through a combination of domestic manufacturing, smuggling, and the seizure of foreign equipment. The group has displayed mock drones in Sanaa and held parades featuring seized United States weaponry. These efforts indicate a shift toward self-sufficiency in armaments to sustain their operations. While some weapons enter the country via smuggling routes, the public exhibition of captured gear serves as a demonstration of their current inventory and tactical gains.Why it mattersThe Houthis control significant portions of Yemen