Congressional report reveals US lost 81 aircraft in Iran war, costing up to $3.3 billion
A new Congressional Research Service report states that the US military has lost or sustained damage to 81 aircraft during the war with Iran, with replacement costs estimated between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion. The losses, which include 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, 12 F-15E Strike Eagles, and an E-3 Sentry, have nearly doubled since a May count of 42. The report highlights concerns over aging fleets and potential capability gaps in other theaters, while the total war cost exceeds $45 billion.