Multiple Wing Loong II drones shot down in Libya during civil war (2019-2021)
[OTHER]Aug 3, 2019 · CAIG · Wing Loong II · Riyadh
Failure Mode
OTHER
Event Date
Aug 3, 2019
Primary Entity
CAIG
Robotic Platform
Wing Loong II
Jurisdiction / Location
Riyadh
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
At least 6 Wing Loong II drones operated by the Libyan National Army (supplied by UAE) were shot down or lost in Libya between 2019 and 2021 during the Second Libyan Civil War. Several were downed by surface-to-air missiles, one allegedly by a Turkish laser weapon system.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAIG_Wing_Loong_II
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAIG_Wing_Loong_II
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Multiple Wing Loong II drones shot down in Libya during civil war (2019-2021)?
At least 6 Wing Loong II drones operated by the Libyan National Army (supplied by UAE) were shot down or lost in Libya between 2019 and 2021 during the Second Libyan Civil War. Several were downed by surface-to-air missiles, one allegedly by a Turkish laser weapon system.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 3, 2019 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 II drones shot down in Libya during civil war (2019-2021)?
Wing Loong II by CAIG is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Riyadh.
Has anyone responded to Multiple Wing Loong II drones shot down in Libya during civil war (2019-2021)?
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 II drones shot down in Libya during civil war (2019-2021)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.