# Yemen’s drone war: Rivals flex growing aerial muscle

https://mins.news/en/item/24171

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-17 12:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/yemens-drone-war-rivals-flex-growing-aerial-muscle?traffic_source=rss

> Houthi and Yemeni government forces have exchanged drone attacks, marking a significant change in battlefield tactics. The Houthis retain the more advanced and wide-ranging drone and missile infrastructure, but government forces have recently begun using reusable remotely operated drones to drop munitions on Houthi positions across several fronts.

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