In recent years, Yemen has witnessed a remarkable development in its air defense capabilities, enabling unprecedented victories against American aircraft.
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The achievements of Yemen’s air defense reflect the Yemen’s effective adaptability and growth in a resource-scarce and challenging environment.
Employing these achievements, Yemen had been able during the past period to downed advanced American “MQ-9” aircraft worth a quarter of a billion dollars. The number of aircraft of this type downed exceeded 10 aircraft, three of which were shot down in one week.
The repeated downing of American aircraft by Yemenis could negatively impact the reputation of the American military-industrial complex internationally and undermine confidence in the effectiveness of American defense technologies and military power.
Continued development of these capabilities will significantly impact military dynamics in the region and pose a threat to major powers such as the US.
The downing of American aircraft, including advanced “MQ-9” models, signifies a shift in the balance of power in the military arena and strengthens Yemen’s position in regional and international equations.