Report: US military lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran conflict, costing over ₹12,000 crore
According to a Washington Post report, the US military saw at least 45 of its MQ-9 Reaper drones destroyed during the conflict with Iran, resulting in a loss of approximately $1.3 billion (₹12,400 crore) for taxpayers. At the start of the war on February 28, the US fleet consisted of around 185 Reapers. The majority of these aircraft were lost near the Strait of Hormuz. The price of an individual drone ranges from ₹286 crore to ₹477 crore, depending on the specific weaponry and technology installed.
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