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WaPo reports US lost a quarter of its Reaper drone inventory in Iran war
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The US military lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, or a quarter of its entire supply of the reconnaissance craft, during its war on Iran, the Washington Post has reported. The loss cost the US taxpayer an estimated $1.3 billion.
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© US Air Force / Airman 1st Class William Rio RosadoAn MQ-9 Reaper drone flies during a training mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 15, 2019. The US military lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, or a quarter of its entire supply of the reconnaissance craft, during its w…
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