US Lost 39 Aircraft in Iran War, Congressman Says; Pentagon Won't Confirm
- The Congressional Research Service reported that at least 42 U.S. military aircraft have been damaged or lost since the Iran conflict began, compiling data from Department of Defence statements and news reports.
- Operation Epic Fury, launched on February 28, triggered these losses as the U.S. engaged Iranian forces across multiple theaters including Iraq and Saudi Arabia, where assets sustained damage during missile and drone attacks.
- Losses include 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones, four F-15E Strike Eagle fighters, one F-35A Lightning, seven KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, and one E-3 Sentry AWACS, along with other specialized aircraft.
- Acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst testified that military operations have reached $29 billion in estimated costs, accounting for equipment repair and replacement though excluding damage to Middle East bases from retaliatory attacks.
- The Air Force is investigating several incidents, with reports suggesting some losses resulted from an "avoidable mishap" in congested airspace, though Central Command has disputed early intelligence reports on specific causes.
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U.S. lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report
The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) report said
F-15s, F-35, MQ-9 Reaper Drones: US Report Says 42 Aircraft Lost In Iran War
The CRS, which provides policy and legal analysis to the US Congress and committees, compiled the losses by perusing news reports and statements by the Department of Defence and the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
42 American aircraft, including fighter jets, drones, hit during Iran war: Report
A Congressional Research Service report said at least 42 US aircraft were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. The tally may change, while Pentagon officials said repair and replacement costs have helped push the estimate to USD 29 billion.
US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets and MQ-9 Reaper drones, in conflict with Iran: Report
The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, said the report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).
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