US has lost roughly 25 percent of its Reaper drones in Iran war: Report
US has lost roughly 25 percent of its Reaper drones in Iran war: Report The US-Israeli war on Iran has depleted or destroyed more than $1.3bn worth of the US's MQ-9 Reaper drones, roughly translating to 25 percent of the country's pre-war fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a report by The Washington Post published on Friday. The report underscores how Iran's air defences have…
The US military has sustained significant losses in its Reaper drones during the ongoing conflict with Iran, accounting for approximately 25% of the pre-war fleet, according to a recent report by The Washington Post. The total estimated value of these lost drones exceeds $1.3 billion, representing a substantial financial burden on the United States.
The report's figures, which indicate that the US has lost roughly 25 percent of its MQ-9 Reaper drones, surpass a Bloomberg estimate from May, which suggested a 20% destruction rate. Despite President Donald Trump and his aides' claims of completely dismantling Iran's air defenses, the Washington Post's investigation reveals that Iran's air defenses have remained functional.
The MQ-9 Reaper drone, valued between $30 million and $50 million depending on its configuration, is primarily utilized for high-altitude surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeted precision strikes.
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