Houthi militants claim downing a powerful US drone
Sanaa (Yemen) – Yemen Houthis claimed to have shot down a powerful US military MQ-9 Reaper Drone. They have also aired a footage of the drone being tracked down and destroyed by a missile fired from the surface. Houthis have started invading once again in the war between Israel and Hamas. On 27th April, Houthi militants targeted a boat carrying a British oil tanker in the Red Sea. According to an Arabian news channel, the US Air Force has confirmed the report that the Houthis have carried out such activities.
Courtesy : Sky News
This is a matter of concern for India because India is planning to buy the same category of missiles. India has made a USD 3.99 billion (Rs 33,277 crore) deal with the US in February. According to the deal, India will buy 31 MQ-9B drones. The Indian Navy will use them for unmanned surveillance at the sea.