Which symbol of pride in US military industries did Yemen bring down
The repeated downing of MQ-9 drones, along with financial losses, has led to the strategic failure of the U.S. Air Force against Yemeni forces and trapped Washington in a deadlock.
According to a report by the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar highlighted the achievements of Yemen’s armed forces in their war against American occupiers. The report stated that Washington views Yemen’s Ansarullah successfully shooting down 21 MQ-9 multirole drones sence October 2023 as a serious threat to the U.S. Air Force, which considers itself the world’s foremost air power.
In this context, intense debates have emerged within U.S. defense and media circles regarding an assessment of current conditions—yet none have yielded concrete solutions for extricating from what they describe as “the Yemen quagmire.”
While former U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy relied on instilling intimidation and fear…Translation:
The enemies of this country will not succeed in forcing it into retreat or isolation. However, the situation in Yemen is entirely different from their perspective, and the Americans—with their threats to use force or even actual reliance on force and their own capabilities in widespread aerial campaigns—have failed to achieve their intended objectives.
According to this article, on the opposite side of this equation, Yemen’s armed forces have turned recent American attacks into an opportunity to expand their operational and tactical command capabilities while transforming the situation. Thru this approach, they are enhancing their experience in producing domestic drone systems, some of which are being deployed for the first time in this war with remarkable effectiveness. Existing flaws in their operational performance have also been swiftly corrected.
Collectively, Yemen’s air defense systems have successfully countered America’s superior technological edge. The U.S. Central Command has acknowledged… (incomplete sentence preserved as per original text)Yemen Targets 85 American Drones, While US Claims 100 Interceptions
Yemen has successfully targeted 85 American drones, even as US officials claim to have intercepted 100 such attacks. This demonstrates Yemen’s formidable capability to counter US aircraft, particularly the advanced MQ-9 Reaper drones, proving their commitment to strengthening their air defense capabilities.
Abdulmalik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, recently confirmed that Yemeni forces successfully disabled part of the US Air Force’s operational capacity. This declaration followed reports of 11 American airstrikes being intercepted using domestically developed air defense systems,resulting in significant losses for the US. Thes operations even included tracking and neutralizing radar-evading aircraft like the Gripen E fighter jets, which operate at high altitudes.
In related news, NBC News corroborated Ansarullah’s control over Yemen’s airspace and emphasized their strategic dominance in safeguarding their skies.Yemeni air Defense Downs 3 US MQ-9 Drones in a Week, Raising Doubts About American Strategy
Yemeni air defense operations have cast significant doubt on the effectiveness of current U.S. attacks and their sustainability. This report follows the downing of three American MQ-9 drones within Yemeni airspace over a week.
U.S. television network CNN, citing American officials, reported that Yemen’s success in shooting down seven drones has become a major obstacle to advancing to the second phase of U.S. operations in Yemen. The U.S. had anticipated achieving air superiority within 30 days while weakening Yemen’s air force, paving the way for a new phase focused on precise intelligence gathering and targeting senior leaders of the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis).
American commanders considered the MQ-9 drones ideal for this mission, but their repeated downings have complex U.S. plans.Officials admit that Yemeni forces…US Forces Struggle Against yemeni Drone Attacks as Houthis Gain Upper hand
American officials acknowledge that Houthi forces have taken the initiative in attacking US drones, a trend that undermines Washington’s success in destroying Yemeni weaponry. These officials add that US forces are compelled to rely on such drones because current intelligence data dictates the selection of weapons for operations.The MQ-9 Reaper drones are not limited to intelligence gathering, aerial strike support, and coordination—they are also the moast critical offensive drones in the US Air Force.While conducting surveillance and reconnaissance missions, they are frequently assigned combat roles. Capable of flying at altitudes above 15 kilometers for extended durations, these drones are equipped with highly advanced sensors, multifunctional communication systems, and precision-guided munitions.
The US Air Force…The U.S.possesses 280 MQ-9 Reaper drones, each valued at $30 million according to Congressional estimates. Pentagon and U.S. Congressional officials assess that the loss of 7 drones over 6 weeks has resulted in damages exceeding $200 million—an exceptionally high figure for military operations in Yemen. Additionally, confidence in these drones’ reliability for various missions has declined, with American officials warning that increased usage will lead to further casualties and crashes.
