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Not so long ago, the Houthis announced that their missiles and drones successfully hit 3 US Aegis destroyers and 1 military transport ship. However, the American side did not admit this, insisting that both Houthi missiles and drones were successfully shot down by US air defenses. It can be seen that the truth about this matter is not yet clear, and various theories are different. Although we can't be sure whether the missile or drone directly hit the US ** boat, the Houthi attack can be seen as a successful combat exercise, indirectly proving their ability to strike aircraft carriers.
The Houthis have previously used small speedboats to get close to U.S. boats and use rifles to shoot, and it is possible to hit the hull of U.S. boats. However, as far as the current evidence goes, neither the Houthis nor any other parties have provided reliable ** or photographic information to confirm that the US ** boat was directly hit by missiles or drones. However, the Houthi missile and drone attacks, while failing to achieve large-scale results, demonstrate a tactic that can successfully strike aircraft carriers.
According to sources, not so long ago, two US shield ships (probably Burke-class) escorted a military transport ship into the waters of the Red Sea. Such a U.S. ** team has become a direct target for the Houthis. According to the composition of the US aircraft carrier group, there are usually 1 Ticonderoga-class and 1-3 Burke-class escort ships, a maximum of 4 shield ships, and sometimes only 1-3 ships. And the escort force of the two shield ships is already equivalent to half of the escort force of the US aircraft carrier formation! The Houthis launched three anti-ship ballistic missile strikes against the US ** team, although all three missiles failed to hit the target, two of them were successfully shot down, and one broke through and was intercepted, heading straight for the US transport ship. However, the US transport ship quickly accelerated to flee, and the missile failed to catch up with the ship, and finally crashed in the sea only about 100 meters away from the United States. Although the attack was unsuccessful, we can learn some clues.
It is worth mentioning that half of the escort force of the US Navy's conventional aircraft carrier group cannot completely intercept three anti-ship ballistic missiles, so how will the US aircraft carrier group respond in the face of an attack by 30 or even 300 missiles? In fact, the Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles are not technically excellent, often with a range of only a few hundred kilometers and less powerful. If they use anti-ship ballistic missiles with a range of 1,000 or even 2,000 kilometers and have a certain terminal penetration capability, then they will not crash at a distance of only 100 meters from the target. It can be seen from this that although the Houthi anti-ship missile attack did not succeed in hitting the Chinese and US ** boats, it has undoubtedly proved the feasibility of anti-ship ballistic missiles to strike large surface ships.
The Houthi attack on the US military may not have been very successful from a military point of view, but from a political point of view, the Houthis have gained great prestige and can be said to have achieved a political victory. With this direct attack on the U.S. military, the Houthis have a good chance of finally defeating the Saudi-backed Hadi** and the UAE-backed Southern Transition**, ending the long-running civil war in Yemen.
Despite the fact that the Houthi missile strikes did not yield noticeable results, the technical problems with anti-ship ballistic missiles are still worth **. The anti-ship ballistic missiles used by the Houthis have a limited range and are relatively less powerful. In contrast, the US military's air defense system already has a high level of capability in intercepting such missiles. If the Houthis use missiles that are longer-range, more powerful, and have terminal penetration, they may be more effective.
However, to break through the advanced air defense system of the US military and hit the target, the anti-ship ballistic missile faces many challenges. First of all, the missile's end-of-the-line penetration capability is critical for a successful hit on a ship. Terminal penetration means that the missile is able to maneuver violently when it is very close to the target to avoid being tracked by the interceptor system. However, achieving this is not an easy task and requires highly accurate calculations and control systems. Secondly, the range of anti-ship missiles is also a key factor restricting their strike effectiveness. If the range of the missile is too short, then its threat range will also be limited. On the contrary, if the missile has a longer range, it will be more threatening for the aircraft carrier group. Finally, the guidance system and warhead power of anti-ship missiles are also important factors in determining the effectiveness of their strikes. If the accuracy of the guidance system is not high, the missile will most likely fail to hit the target; And if the warhead is not powerful enough, then the damage caused after hitting the target will also be relatively small.
Overall, while the Houthi missile attacks have not been clearly successful, we need to be mindful of the threat posed by anti-ship ballistic missiles. With the continuous development of technology, the performance of anti-ship missiles will continue to improve. Therefore, the US military needs to continue to strengthen its interception capability against anti-ship missiles and take corresponding countermeasures against different threats.
Although the Houthi raids did not achieve a clear military victory, from a political point of view, they achieved an important victory in the Yemeni civil war. By striking directly at U.S. boats, the Houthis have increased their domestic and international prestige, thereby strengthening their political position in Yemen.
This action by the Houthis has undoubtedly put enormous pressure on the Saudi-backed Hadi** and the UAE-backed Southern Transition**. Through their attacks on U.S. troops, the Houthis have demonstrated their actual combat ability and determination to the outside world, strengthening their negotiating position in the civil war. In addition, the Houthi attacks send a clear message to countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United States that they are capable of fighting foreign powers and defending their interests.
The political victory of the Houthis has also increased their influence on the battlefield to a certain extent. By demonstrating their military capabilities, the Houthis gain more support and recognition, which helps to improve their standing in the civil war and secure them more external aid and resources, increasing their advantage on the battlefield.
To sum up, although the Houthi missile attack on the US military has not achieved obvious military success, from a political point of view, they have achieved an important victory. Through this attack, they demonstrated their actual combat ability and determination to the inside and outside world, strengthening their position in the Yemeni civil war. At the same time, the attack also provided an opportunity for the Houthis to secure more external support and resources to engage more effectively with countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United States, laying the groundwork for achieving their political goals.
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