US military loses 25% of its key drone fleet as Iran war shrinks stockpile: report
2 sources·Updated August 14, 2026
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- Business Today IN·2h agoPentagon faces $1.3 billion blow as Iran war wipes out 25% of US Reaper drone fleet: Report
The uncrewed aircraft, which cost between $30 million and $50 million depending on onboard sensors and armaments, have been tasked with continuous surveillance, mobile-target tracking, and precision strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
Read at Business Today IN → - Independent World·16h agoUS military loses 25% of its key drone fleet as Iran war shrinks stockpile: report
At least 45 MQ-9 Reapers, which cost up to $50 milion each, have been shot down or crashed, for a total loss exceeding $1.3 billion
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