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US Drone Fleet Depleted in Iran Conflict, Report Claims
A report indicates the U.S. military has lost approximately 25% of its MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet, totaling at least 45 drones, in the conflict with Iran. The estimated financial loss exceeds $1.3 billion, with individual drones costing up to $50 million. This depletion has raised concerns about future supply capabilities for potential hostilities. Separately, U.S. President Trump ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing South Korea's alleged refusal to assist in Iran's denuclearization.
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- Left (3): CNN, The Hindu, The Independent
- Centre (18): Associated Press, Australian Financial Review, Bloomberg, CNBC, Channel News Asia, Euronews, Financial Times, Fortune, Gulf News, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, NBC News, Navbharat Times, Politico, South China Morning Post, The Age, The Free Press Journal, The Japan Times
- Right (6): Dainik Jagran, Firstpost, Fox News, India Today, Punjab Kesari, The Jerusalem Post