US Reaper losses trim quarter of fleet in Iran conflict
TL;DR
The Washington Post reports that the U.S. has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the war with Iran, roughly 25% of the fleet, with costs topping $1.3 billion as drones used for surveillance and targeted strikes cost up to $50 million each, underscoring strain on stockpiles and potential shifts in drone procurement.
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