Why Are So Many US MQ-9 Reaper Drones Being Shot Down Over Yemen?

The United States Air Force has long used the MQ-9 Reaper drone to carry out ISR and surgical strike missions in many low-intensity conflict zones around the world. While the fact that low-tech Yemen Houthi rebels are constantly shooting the Reapers down proves they are vulnerable, that doesn’t mean they are obsolete – as is shown in India moving to purchase 31 MQ-9B drones for patrol missions.