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strikeAug 13, 2026

US military loses roughly 25% of Reaper drone fleet in Iran war: Report

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The US military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, or roughly 25% of its fleet, during its war with Iran, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing three officials, Anadolu reports.

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  • Mehdi EditorBy Mehdi Editor

    The US military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, or roughly 25% of its fleet, during its war with Iran, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing three officials, Anadolu reports. The losses involve an aircraft used for surveillance and targeted strikes that can co…

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