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CRS: U.S. lost or damaged 81 aircraft in Iran war, including at least 45 MQ-9s

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A Congressional Research Service update counts 81 U.S. fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and drones lost or damaged in operations against Iran since Feb. 28, with estimated value reaching $3.3 billion. The tally is nearly double the 42 aircraft counted in a report six months earlier.

Discovered 2026-10-07T23:05:34.290594-07:00 | 2026-10-07T23:05:34.290594-07:00

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  • The updated CRS count nearly doubles the 42 aircraft tallied six months earlier, showing a substantial increase in reported U.S. aircraft losses and damage during the Iran conflict.
  • At least 45 of the 81 aircraft were MQ-9 Reapers; the reported total includes fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aircraft, with losses and damage valued at up to $3.3 billion.

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