US Military Lost About 25% of MQ-9 Reaper Drones in Iran Conflict – Reports

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2026-08-13
WASHINGTON, August 13 (RIA Novosti) - The US military has lost about 25% of its MQ-9 Reaper drones during the conflict with Iran, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing US officials. According to the report, the United States had 185 MQ-9 Reapers in service before the conflict, of which 45 have been lost. Depending on their sensors and weapons, each drone costs between $30 million and $50 million, putting the total value of the losses a......
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