12 F-15E Jets, 45 MQ-9 Drones: US Lost 81 Military Aircraft Worth $3.3 Billion In Iran War
A Congressional Research Service report indicates that the United States has lost or damaged 81 military aircraft, valued at approximately $3.3 billion, during the ongoing conflict in Iran. The losses include F-15E jets and MQ-9 drones.
Why it matters
The scale of these losses highlights the significant material and financial cost of the conflict, impacting US military readiness and defense spending.
Washington: The United States has lost or sustained damage to at least 81 military aircraft and drones since the beginning of the…
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