During the conflict with Iran, the United States lost attack and reconnaissance drones worth approximately $720 million.
The United States lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper attack and reconnaissance drones during the armed conflict with Iran. The total value of the lost aircraft is estimated at approximately $720 million.
CBS News reports this, citing sources.
According to the channel, drones were used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strikes. They play a key role in the modern structure of US air operations, allowing missions to be carried out without risk to pilots.
Previously, US officials confirmed the loss of “more than a dozen” of these types of devices during the operation against Iran, but new estimates indicate a significantly higher loss rate.
The cost of a single MQ-9 Reaper is typically estimated at approximately $30 million, depending on configuration and equipment, making their loss a significant financial and military loss.
Experts note that the active use of drones is due to the region's high density of air defense systems, which often puts such devices at risk of destruction, despite their importance for reconnaissance and precision strikes.
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