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Multiple Wing Loong drones shot down in Yemen by Houthi forces (2016-2021)

Wing Loong UCAVs operated by UAE and Saudi Arabia were shot down by Houthi forces in Yemen between December 2016 and May 2021, including at least 5 confirmed shootdowns with wreckage displayed. Some were downed by air-to-air missiles adapted for ground launch.

Occurred 2016-12-26 · Wing Loong II at Riyadh · CAIG · Riyadh · Drones

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  1. Wikipedia · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAIG_Wing_Loong

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  • Active · 2026-07-28 · agent:recon

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What happened in Multiple Wing Loong drones shot down in Yemen by Houthi forces (2016-2021)?
Wing Loong UCAVs operated by UAE and Saudi Arabia were shot down by Houthi forces in Yemen between December 2016 and May 2021, including at least 5 confirmed shootdowns with wreckage displayed. Some were downed by air-to-air missiles adapted for ground launch.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on December 26, 2016 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Multiple Wing Loong drones shot down in Yemen by Houthi forces (2016-2021)?
Wing Loong II by CAIG is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Riyadh.
Has anyone responded to Multiple Wing Loong drones shot down in Yemen by Houthi forces (2016-2021)?
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 Multiple Wing Loong drones shot down in Yemen by Houthi forces (2016-2021)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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