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US Military Struggles with Drone Warfare, Losing Drones in Exercises and Conflict
The US military is reportedly struggling to adapt to modern drone warfare, having lost approximately 25% of its Reaper drones due to the Iran war and experiencing losses to Ukrainian drones in joint exercises. This indicates a significant challenge for the Pentagon in catching up to contemporary combat tactics.
13 Aug, 15:39 — 13 Aug, 16:57
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wapoMostly Factual1d ago
U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its Reaper drones as Iran war depletes arsenal
The aircraft, which cost up to $50 million each, have seen heavy use around the Strait of Hormuz — but they are relatively easy targets for Iran and its proxies.
By Tara Copp, Noah Robertson
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago
US military loses to Ukrainian drones in joint exercise as Pentagon struggles to catch up to modern warfare
Former Pentagon adviser Eliot Cohen says the Department of Defense needs to master the use of drones, but ‘thus far, unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case’
By Bruce Golding
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