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UPDATED May 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Air Force MQ-9 fleet drops to 135 after Iran losses
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The Air Force says its MQ-9 Reaper fleet has fallen to 135 after combat losses involving Iran.
WHO: The Air Force
WHAT: MQ-9 Reaper fleet reduced to 135 aircraft after combat losses
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The fleet reduction is a reaction to combat losses involving Iran.
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