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CRS report: 81 US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war

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A Congressional Research Service report found the US military has lost or sustained damage to at least 81 aircraft and drones since the war with Iran began, nearly double the 42 identified in May. Losses include 12 F-15E Strike Eagles, an F-35A, seven KC-135 tankers, an E-3 Sentry and 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones. Estimated replacement costs range from $3.3 billion to $5.1 billion, depending on the outlet's calculation.

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