Houthi rebels have disrupted global shipping in the Red Sea for over a year, attacking vessels while claiming support for Palestinians. Attacks extended up to 100 miles off the coast, resulting in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Recent findings indicate the Houthis may have advanced their drone capabilities, hindering detection and increasing their operational range. Researcher Taimur Khan documented a hydrogen fuel cell system found in Houthi boats, highlighting a shift in their attack technology that could provide tactical advantages in future conflicts if hostilities resume.
Hydrogen fuel cells produce electricity through a reaction of oxygen in the air and compressed hydrogen across a series of charged metal plates.
The Houthis have hit vessels as far as 100 miles off the Yemeni coast, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by U.S. and Israeli warplanes.
Evidence examined by weapons researchers shows that the rebels may have acquired new technology that makes drones more difficult to detect.
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, largely discontinued their attacks when Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire in January.
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