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strikeAug 14, 2026

U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its Reaper drones as Iran war depletes arsenal

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U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its Reaper drones as Iran war depletes arsenal The U.S. military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran, or roughly 25 percent of its fleet, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

Source: Tara Copp; Noah Robertson — Read the full report

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  • Tara Copp; Noah RobertsonBy Tara Copp; Noah Robertson

    U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its Reaper drones as Iran war depletes arsenal The U.S. military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran, or roughly 25 percent of its fleet, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The Reaper is u…

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President Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. military carried out limited strikes on targets in Iran, including an anti-aircraft device. These actions followed reports of explosions on Qeshm Island, Hengam Island, and the mainland area of Bandar Abbas.

The strikes mark the first U.S. military action since the midterm elections.

Location: Iran