US Aircraft Losses Reportedly Include F-35 and A-10 Jets

At a glance

US report claims 81 military aircraft lost or damaged in Mideast.
Losses reportedly include F-35, A-10, and F-15 jets, plus MQ-9 drones.
Total financial cost is estimated to be in the billions of dollars.

Story so far

A US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has claimed that 81 American military aircraft have been destroyed or damaged during operations in the Middle East. The list of affected aircraft reportedly includes fixed-wing planes like the F-15, F-35, and A-10, as well as 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, helicopters, and KC-135 tankers. The claims have not been independently confirmed.

Latest development

New reports on US aircraft losses in the Middle East claim that advanced F-35 and A-10 jets were among the 81 aircraft affected, with total losses estimated in the billions of dollars.

Latest updates

8 days ago

Further details emerging from a US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report on American military aircraft losses in the Middle East suggest that advanced F-35 and A-10 aircraft were among the 81 jets, helicopters, and drones damaged or destroyed. According to available reports, the total financial cost of these losses is estimated to be in the billions of dollars.

Responses

Jalal Tabish 8 days ago

Interesting that this is from the CRS, which is a non-partisan research service for the US Congress. The numbers are high, but it’s crucial to wait for independent confirmation as the article notes.

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