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# MQ-9A Reaper shot down by Houthi rebels over Yemen

Canonical ID: `4035f9f8-ae45-462a-b10d-46fc4928fbe1`

- **Occurred:** 2026-05-29
- **Kind:** `other`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Model:** [MQ-9 Reaper](/models/general-atomics-parent-mq-9-reaper.md) (id: `0e3700b0-9892-486e-85e5-a19da5e4686e`)
- **Company:** [General Atomics](/companies/general-atomics-parent.md)

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper was shot down by Houthi rebels while flying over Marib Governorate, Yemen on May 29, 2026. This was one in a series of Reaper losses to Houthi air defenses during operations in the Red Sea region.

## Sources (1)

1. **Accident General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper, 29 May 2026** · https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/571069 · 2026-05-29

## Common questions

### What happened in MQ-9A Reaper shot down by Houthi rebels over Yemen?

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper was shot down by Houthi rebels while flying over Marib Governorate, Yemen on May 29, 2026. This was one in a series of Reaper losses to Houthi air defenses during operations in the Red Sea region.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on May 29, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### What robot was involved in MQ-9A Reaper shot down by Houthi rebels over Yemen?

MQ-9 Reaper is the recorded robot involved in this incident.

### Has anyone responded to MQ-9A Reaper shot down by Houthi rebels over Yemen?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of MQ-9A Reaper shot down by Houthi rebels over Yemen?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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