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US Loses Nearly 30 MQ-9 Reaper Drones to Iranian Forces, ABC News Reports
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- US Central Command has lost nearly 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones to Iranian forces since the conflict began, with total aircraft losses reaching 42.
- These drones, vital for surveillance and strike missions in West Asia, have become vulnerable targets due to predictable flight paths against advanced air defenses.
- India is also procuring 23 Reapers for over $3 billion.
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US Central Command has lost nearly 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones to Iranian forces since the conflict began, with total aircraft losses reaching 42. These drones, vital for surveillance and strike missions in West Asia, have become vulnerable targets due to predictable flight paths against advanced air defenses. India is also procuring 23 Reapers for over $3 billion.
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