Israel says intercepted missile attack by Yemen's Huthis

Israel says intercepted missile attack by Yemen's Huthis
by AFP Staff Writers
Jerusalem (AFP) Sept 9, 2025

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Tuesday, with the Iran-backed Huthi rebels claiming responsibility for the attack.

"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, the IAF (Israeli air force) intercepted a missile that was launched from Yemen," a military statement said.

Huthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at targets in the Jerusalem area and "three drones targeting Ramon Airport and two vital targets" in Eilat.

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters

RELATED CONTENT

The following news reports may link to other Space Media Network websites.

France bets on 'Nostradamus' radar to spot missiles
Crucey-Villages, France (AFP) Sept 5, 2025
France's defence ministry is boosting investment in a 1990s radar system, as part of Paris's push to bolster its early warning defences and curb Europe's reliance on the United States. In a Normandy field pocked with rabbit holes, spindly structures form part of a long-range detection system dubbed Nostradamus, Europe's only "over-the-horizon" radar which can see as far as Moscow. Developed in 1995, the technology works by bending signals beyond the Earth's curvature, but has long been sidelined ... read more

France bets on 'Nostradamus' radar to spot missiles

Israel says intercepted missile launched from Yemen

Israel intercepts Yemen missiles after Huthis vow revenge for attack

Erdogan jubilant as 'Steel Dome' air defence system delivered to military

Iskander missile used in Russia attack on Kyiv govt building: official

Yemen's Huthis say they targeted Red Sea ship with missile

North Korea's Kim inspects new missiles before China trip

France, Germany to provide more air defence to Ukraine: statement

Houthi-backed drone strikes Israeli airport

Israel air force intercepts three drones launched from Yemen: military

Drone swarm breakthrough promises safer and faster aerial missions

Russian drone barrage cuts power for thousands in Ukraine

Global Invacom unveils XRJ transceiver for government and defense satcom

York delivers full 21 satellite payload for Space Development Agency Tranche 1 launch

Globalstar strengthens defense reach with resilient satellite and 5G solutions

Space Force taps five firms to develop secure global tactical satcom solutions

Beijing shows off drones, missiles and lasers in military parade

What to watch at China's massive military parade

China to showcase latest military hardware at September parade

US soldier tried to give tank details to Russia: Justice Dept

India hopes 'insights' from Pakistan clash will help woo arms buyers

London arms show opens under Israel cloud

Boeing says will hire replacements for striking US defense workers

EU defence spending to hit record 380 bn euros in 2025

Trump tells Europe to put economic pressure on China over Ukraine

Trump hails Department of War rebrand as 'message of victory'

Differences with US do not justify military conflict: Venezuela's Maduro

US tech titans pay hommage to Trump at White House dinner

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.