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humanitarianAug 13, 2026

US develops cheaper drones in arms shift

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The US has lost upwards of 25% of its Reaper drones during the Iran war, The Washington Post reported Thursday, as the conflict taxes diminishing American stockpiles. Costing up to $50 million each, the slow, low-flying drones present easy pickings, and represent something of a bygone era.

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  • Brendan RuberryBy Brendan Ruberry

    The US has lost upwards of 25% of its Reaper drones during the Iran war, The Washington Post reported Thursday, as the conflict taxes diminishing American stockpiles. Costing up to $50 million each, the slow, low-flying drones present easy pickings, and represent something of a b…

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