https://freerepublic.com/tag/irandestroyedbases/ en-us Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:41:19 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4392299/posts The military has lost 25% of its fleet over the past five months The U.S. has lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, worth at least $1.3 billion, since the start of its war on Iran, the Washington Post reported Friday. The drones can cost between $30 and $50 million each, depending on their sensor and weapons payload. The U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its pre-war fleet in the past five months. A defense official told the Washington Post that some of the drones were not shot down by Iranian forces, but instead were lost after their communications link to... Responsible Statecraft https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4392299/posts#comment Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:41:19 GMT