Will militaries pivot on drone technologies after major Reaper losses in Iran? - analysis
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-09-16 23:19 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Technology & AI, US Politics, War & Conflict, Technology
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The US lost around 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the conflict with Iran. This is according to a new Lead Inspector General Report to the United States Congress, Operation Epic Fury, which covers the fighting from April to June 2026. Since June, more Reaper drones have been lost in the conflict.
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