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F-35s, F-15s, Reapers: US loses 81 aircraft as Iran war bill hits $3.3 billion

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The US military has lost or damaged at least 81 aircraft since the war with Iran began, with losses estimated at up to $3.3 billion, according to a Congressional Research Service report.

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  • The US military has lost or damaged at least 81 aircraft since the war with Iran began, with losses estimated at up to $3.3 billion, according to a Congressional Research Service report.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:58:07 UTC.

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