Iran War Military Costs
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The U.S. military has lost or sustained damage to at least 81 aircraft during the war with Iran — nearly double the number identified five months ago, according to a new government analysis that warns replacing some of the critical vehicles could strain the military's ability to meet demands elsewhere.
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A new government analysis reveals that U.S. military aircraft losses and damages during the war with Iran have nearly doubled since May, totaling 81 aircraft as of February 2026. This includes advanced fighters like F-15E Strike Eagles and F-35s, support aircraft such as KC-135 refueling tankers, and over 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones. The Congressional Research Service warns that the loss of these critical vehicles could…
Cost of Iran war explodes as toll on US air fleet nearly doubles →A Congressional Research Service report indicates that U.S. military aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion were either lost or damaged since President Trump initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28. This includes significant losses like an F-35A fighter jet and a four-engine E-3 Sentry, with MQ-9 Reaper drones making up over half of the total casualties. The article also highlights potential costs…
US military planes worth up to $3.3 billion now lost or damaged in Iran war, Congress report says →A Congressional Budget Office report reveals that at least 81 U.S. military aircraft, valued between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion, have been lost or damaged in the ongoing conflict against Iran since February 28. The report details losses including 12 F-15E Strike Eagles, one F-35A Lightning II, seven KC-135 Stratotankers, and 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones. Analysts highlight how low-cost Iranian drones have inflicted…
At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war →Analysis
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- 7 Oct
The U.S. military has lost or sustained damage to at least 81 aircraft during the war with Iran — nearly double the number identified five months ago, according to a new government analysis that warns replacing some of the critical vehicles could strain the military's ability to meet demands elsewhere.
- 8 Oct
The total cost of the Iran conflict is more difficult to calculate but, one month into the war, analysts predicted that the U.S. was burning through $500 million a day on it.
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8 Oct At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran warA Congressional Budget Office report reveals that at least 81 U.S. military aircraft, valued between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion, have been lost or damaged in the ongoing conflict against Iran since February 28. The report details losses including 12 F-15E Strike Eagles, one F-35A Lightning II, seven KC-135 Stratotankers, and 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones. Analysts highlight how low-cost Iranian drones have inflicted…Al Jazeera8 Oct US military planes worth up to $3.3 billion now lost or damaged in Iran war, Congress report saysA Congressional Research Service report indicates that U.S. military aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion were either lost or damaged since President Trump initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28. This includes significant losses like an F-35A fighter jet and a four-engine E-3 Sentry, with MQ-9 Reaper drones making up over half of the total casualties. The article also highlights potential costs…The Independent
7 Oct Cost of Iran war explodes as toll on US air fleet nearly doublesA new government analysis reveals that U.S. military aircraft losses and damages during the war with Iran have nearly doubled since May, totaling 81 aircraft as of February 2026. This includes advanced fighters like F-15E Strike Eagles and F-35s, support aircraft such as KC-135 refueling tankers, and over 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones. The Congressional Research Service warns that the loss of these critical vehicles could…Fox News
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