U.S. Army Loses 25% of Reapers in Iran Conflict
The Washington Post revealed that the U.S. military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war with Iran, accounting for approximately 25% of its fleet. These aircraft are used extensively around the Strait of Hormuz, but their low speed and ability to fly at low altitudes make them easy targets for Iranian forces and their proxies in Yemen and Iraq. The cost of each drone is estimated to be between $30 million and $50 million, making the total value of the losses over $1.3 billion. It is worth noting that some of the drones failed to contact their operators and crashed, while the region has experienced repeated military confrontations since February 28, leading to thousands of casualties on both sides. This escalation occurs amid stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran.
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