At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war
Summary
At least 81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the American campaign against Iran. The Congressional Budget Office estimates these losses cost between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion as of August 1, 2027.Key Facts
- Operation Epic Fury is the U.S. military campaign against Iran, starting February 28, 2027.
- 81 U.S. aircraft, including jets and drones, have been lost or damaged in this campaign.
- The damaged aircraft include 12 F-15E fighter jets, 1 F-35A jet, 7 KC-135 refueling planes, and 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones.
- Costs of these losses are estimated between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion.
- Iran has used small drones to damage U.S. military hardware, showing the rising impact of low-cost drone warfare.
- The U.S. relocated some aircraft from the UK due to fears of Iranian drone attacks.
- President Donald Trump’s administration requested $1.5 trillion in defense spending for 2027, partly due to the war demands.
- Some U.S. senators demand more transparent accounting of war costs before approving additional funding.
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