# military losses

US Suffers Fresh MQ‑9 Losses in Strikes on Iran, Raising Questions About Drone Vulnerability and Strategy

Two more US MQ‑9 Reaper drones were lost in strikes on Iran, bringing total MQ‑9 losses to 11 at a reported value exceeding $330 million. The attrition highlights tactical vulnerabilities, strains ISR capabilities, and raises strategic and budgetary questions for US operations in the region.