Yemen-based Houthis shot down another US spy drone in Al Jowf province. Eyewitness claims high tech MQ-9 reaper downed by Houthis.
High-tech MQ-9 reaper spy drones costs $30 million apiece. A viral Video shows a drone in flames falling from sky. Another video shows people crowd around debris of burning drone.
Pentagon said it was investigating the claim, didn't elaborate further. This is 12th US spy drone Houthis have downed this year. Houthis have multiple Surface-to-surface missiles capable of hitting drones. Houthis' are yet to confirm hitting US drone in Yemen airspace.
INDIA TO BUY MQ-9B DRONES FROM US
MQ-9 similar to predator drones India has agreed to buy from US. India to buy 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from US for $ .99 billion. 15 drones to be given to Indian Navy, rest for Army, Air Force. Wide criticism of deal after Houthis claimed to hit MQ-9 Reapers.
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