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MQ-9 Reaper

News update regarding the MQ-9 Reaper

A US MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down and burst into flames over Iraq.

The U.S. military has just lost another MQ-9 Reaper combat drone, worth $30 million, in the Moujda desert, Iraq, marking a significant decline in its fleet of these aircraft.

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Iran claims to have shot down a UAV and driven away a US F-35 stealth fighter jet.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have shot down an MQ-9 Reaper and targeted an F-35 fighter jet, while the US claims the airstrikes were in self-defense in southern Iran.
Iran claims to have shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone and repelled a US F-35 fighter jet over the Persian Gulf.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed shooting down an MQ-9 Reaper drone and warned that US bases no longer offer safe havens.

The US Air Force considers the MQ-9 Reaper a primary weapon, despite losing 24 aircraft in Iran.

Despite losing 24 MQ-9 Reapers in Iran, the US Air Force still considers them its most valuable asset due to their superior attack performance and ability to preserve pilot lives.
Analysis of the damage inflicted on a US MQ-9 Reaper UAV squadron by Iranian air defense systems.

The US military has reported the loss of approximately 20 MQ-9 Reaper drones, with an estimated total value of $1 billion, significantly impacting its reconnaissance capabilities in the region.
The US lost nearly 20% of its MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet in the operation in Iran.

The US military has reported the loss of at least 24 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, with a total value of approximately $1 billion, representing a significant portion of this key weapon system in its inventory.
US Air Force loss report in conflict with Iran: Details of F-35A fighter jet losses.

The U.S. Congressional Research Service noted that at least 42 aircraft were lost or damaged after 40 days of fighting, including fifth-generation stealth fighters and numerous strategic reconnaissance aircraft.

$720 million in losses: Why are US MQ-9 Reaper UAVs so easily shot down in a conflict with Iran?
April 25, 2026 19:58

The loss of at least 24 MQ-9 Reapers in Operation Epic Fury exposed critical weaknesses of the older generation of UAVs against modern air defense systems.
Why did the US suffer heavier military losses than Israel in the conflict with Iran?
April 14, 2026 18:00

Data shows that US forces lost a number of F-15E fighter jets and MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, while Israel preserved most of its assets thanks to its multi-layered defense system and selective tactics.
The US Air Force's losses in the conflict with Iran exceed $2.8 billion.
April 8, 2026 21:31

Military reports following the April 8 ceasefire agreement revealed that the US Air Force suffered heavy losses in equipment, including its main fighter jets F-15E and F-35, and MQ-9 UAVs.
Iran has repeatedly shot down MQ-9 Reaper aircraft amid escalating military tensions with the US.
April 5, 2026 15:01

Iran has destroyed at least 16 US MQ-9 Reaper helicopters since February 28, leading to international calls to avert the risk of a full-scale war.
The US lost 16 MQ-9 Reaper aircraft and $480 million in the conflict with Iran.
April 2, 2026 13:30

Iran's air defense systems have shot down numerous advanced American drones, inflicting significant financial damage and hindering reconnaissance capabilities.
MQ-9 Reaper: The role and challenges of the American 'sky killer' in the Iran campaign.
March 17, 2026 21:29

The MQ-9 Reaper UAV plays a key role in surveillance and precision strike operations in Iran, but its high loss rate is raising questions about its survivability.
Analyzing the reasons why 11 US MQ-9 Reaper helicopters were shot down in Iran in less than two weeks.
March 17, 2026 18:02

In the air campaign that began on February 28, Iran's air defense and electronic warfare networks reportedly shot down at least 11 MQ-9 Reaper drones, causing damage...
US military technology in Operation Caracas: Combining electronic warfare and stealth special forces.
January 3, 2026 21:22

The operation in Caracas on January 3rd demonstrated the combined strength of F-35 fighter jets, EA-18G aircraft, and special forces in neutralizing air defense systems.
Analysis of US missile debris in Venezuela: The appearance of JAGM and MQ-9 Reaper.
January 3, 2026 17:43

Field evidence from the Alta Guajira region suggests that the US military used advanced guided missiles such as the AGM-179A JAGM or AGM-114 Hellfire in recent covert attacks.
The US destroyed an MQ-9 Reaper off the coast of South Korea due to an incident.
November 28, 2025 13:06

The U.S. Air Force confirmed the controlled destruction of an MQ-9 Reaper near Maldo Ri Island due to a technical malfunction. There were no signs of electronic warfare; MQ-9 operations were not suspended.

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