PNN – CBS News reported, citing American officials that the United States military lost 11 MQ-9 drones in the joint US-Israeli war with Iran, which is considered one of the heaviest losses to military equipment during the war.
These drones are unmanned aerial vehicles used for espionage, reconnaissance, and precision strikes.
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However, defense officials said the aircraft are easily targeted in environments with advanced air defense systems. The drones were originally designed for counterterrorism operations in areas with limited air defense capabilities.