Yemeni forces Share Footage Of Advanced Uncrewed Boat Attacking Israel-Linked Vessel In Red Sea

The Houthis (Yemeni forces ) in Yemen released on June 30 video footage documenting the attack on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned and operated bulk cargo carrier Transworld Navigator in the Red Sea.

The vessel was attacked on June 23 because its owners violated the Houthis’ blockade on Israel and continued to ship goods to the country.

A new type of uncrewed suicide boat dubbed “Tufan Al-Mudamir” [Destructive Flood in Arabic] was used in the attack on the vessel. .

The video released by the Houthis showed a direct hit on the vessel. The United States Central Command reported at the time of the attack that the vessel’s crew reported minor injuries and damage after the attack. However, it claimed at the time that the vessel continued its journey

Footage showing tests of the Tufan Al-Mudamir boat were also included in the video. In the tests, the boat is seen navigating its way through a marked path with a width of no more than ten meters with high accuracy, all while executing impressive maneuvers.

Tufan Al-Mudamir appears to be equipped with an electro-optical target acquisition system as well as a two-way data link, making among the most advanced uncrewed suicide boats to have been showcased by the Houthis, so far.

The Houthis said that the new boat travels at a speed of up to 45 nautical miles and can be armed with a warhead weighing 1,000-1,500 kg.

Since last November, the Houthis have attacked dozens of vessels affiliated with Israel or owned by the U.S. and the United Kingdom in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea in response to the Israeli war and siege on Gaza.

In addition, the group launched dozens of drones and missiles at the southernmost Israeli city of Eilat and shot down six American-made combat drones over Yemen and nearby waters.

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