A report prepared for members of Congress by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has revealed that 81 U.S. military aircraft and drones have been damaged or destroyed since the start of the conflict with Iran earlier this year. The document provides an accounting of military equipment losses sustained during the hostilities.

According to the report, the total figure includes a variety of uncrewed platforms. Specifically, the CRS data highlights that 45 of the damaged or destroyed units are MQ-9 Reaper drones. The report serves as an official assessment for lawmakers regarding the material impact of the conflict on U.S. military assets. While the report quantifies the damage to these assets, it does not detail the specific tactical circumstances surrounding each individual loss, nor does it provide a comparative analysis of how these losses affect overall operational readiness in the region. The disclosure of these figures provides a rare public glimpse into the equipment attrition rates associated with the current military engagement with Iran.