Military Experts: Yemeni Missile Strike on "Ben Gurion" Airport Reveals Strategic Shift in Deterrence Equation

Saba Yemen

08-05-2025

Sana'a - Saba:
The success of the missile launched by the Yemeni Armed Forces toward the Zionist "Ben Gurion" Airport, which reached its target without being intercepted, has stunned military and strategic analysts.
Military experts confirmed that the Yemeni missile targeting the Zionist airport represents a qualitative shift for the Yemeni Armed Forces, simultaneously revealing an advanced and unexpected level of missile capabilities from Sana'a. This development places the Zionist entity before a new deterrence equation and unprecedented challenges.
They expressed astonishment at the level of advancement achieved by Yemeni forces in manufacturing and guiding hypersonic missiles—technologies currently possessed only by a limited number of countries, such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Meanwhile, the United States remains in the experimental phase with a missile known as "Dark Eagle," with a range not exceeding 700 kilometers.
Military analyses published in Arab and Western media outlets indicated that the Yemeni operation marks a turning point in how the world perceives Yemen's military capabilities, which can no longer be ignored or downplayed. They stressed that Israel and Western nations must recalibrate their calculations and address these developments with seriousness and realism.
Egyptian military and strategic analyst Samir Ragheb stated, "Ansar Allah's possession of hypersonic missiles with such capabilities is a heavyweight surprise, especially given the United States' lag in developing similar weapons."
He noted that the missile targeting Ben Gurion Airport is estimated to be around 11 meters long, reaching speeds of up to Mach 5, generating an ionized plasma sheath that impedes radar detection. Its speed may increase to Mach 18 in the final phase.
Ragheb explained that the warhead likely carried approximately 500 kilograms of explosives, accounting for the significant damage and deep crater seen in circulated images. He pointed out that recent advancements in Yemeni missiles include improvements in fuel systems, sensors, guidance, and GPS technologies, enhancing their precision and maneuverability, enabling accurate strikes at ranges of up to 2,000 kilometers.
He emphasized that these missiles do not belong to old stockpiles from the previous regime, such as Scud-B missiles with a range not exceeding 300 kilometers, but rather reflect genuine progress in Yemen's manufacturing and launch capabilities.
For his part, Dr. Masoud Pour, Director of the Arab-Iranian Strategic Studies Center in Tehran, stated, "The missile's success in hitting its target without interception highlights the weakness of Zionist defense systems."
He questioned, "What if multiple missiles were launched simultaneously?" affirming that Yemen has become a rising force in the regional deterrence equation that cannot be overlooked.
Other media outlets also discussed the Yemeni missile launched toward Ben Gurion Airport. Reuters and Israel's Channel 12 reported that the ballistic missile bypassed all Israeli and American air defense systems, penetrating deep into "Israel's" airspace, leading to a temporary halt in air traffic and forcing thousands of settlers to flee to shelters.
Meanwhile, factions from the Axis of Resistance described the Yemeni operation as "heroic and qualitative," considering it a resounding failure for the American , British alliance and an accumulated inability to break the will of the Yemeni people, who continue to make sacrifices in support of the Palestinian cause despite blockade and challenges.
Earlier, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced the execution of a qualitative military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Yafa region with a hypersonic ballistic missile, confirming precise hits , the failure of American and Israeli interception systems to counter it. This led to a complete shutdown of the airport for over an hour and widespread panic within the Israeli interior.
The Armed Forces affirmed that this operation comes in response to the genocidal crimes committed by the Zionist entity against civilians in Gaza, reaffirming Yemen's steadfast stance in supporting the Palestinian people and their resistance.
Once again, Yemen—through its leadership, people, and armed forces—proves its ability to stand firm, resist, and challenge the forces of hegemony and arrogance (America, Israel, and Britain), continuing to support the Palestinian people and their just cause, and backing Gaza no matter the scale of sacrifices.
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