Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
Aug 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM ET
US loses 25% of key MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet
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At least 45 MQ-9 Reapers were shot down or crashed, totaling losses over $1.3 billion.
WHO: US military
WHAT: At least 45 MQ-9 Reapers were shot down or crashed, exceeding $1.3 billion in losses.
WHEN: Reported Aug 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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