That’s almost double the 42 aircraft the non-partisan agency counted in a report released six months ago.
Regardless of when and how the ongoing war ends, Russia will have to retire several types of combat aircraft afterwards.
Rusland heeft zijn Su-57 ingezet voor operaties over lange afstand tegen Oekraïne, maar de toestellen bewust ver uit de buurt gehouden van de gevechten aan het front.
The report from the Congressional Research Service estimated the cost of the lost and damaged aircraft was between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion.
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At least 81 US military aircraft damaged during Iran war: ReportPublished on: October 7, 2026 10:17 AM
Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- At least 81 US military aircraft were destroyed or damaged during the war against Iran, according to a Congressional Research Service report.
The damage, documented in a Congressional Budget Office report, comes as Trump faces criticism over war’s cost.
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Iran war cost US 81 planes, drones and helicopters worth $3.3 billion; see full list of US aircraft lost or damaged
A new Congressional Research Service report has revealed that the United States has had at least 81 US military aircraft lost or damaged since the war in Iran began. The loss totals as much as $3.3 ...
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45 MQ-9 Reapers, 12 F-15Es: US military logs 81 aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war
The United States now lists 81 aircraft as lost or damaged during operations against ...
HONG KONG/BANGKOK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Light attack aircraft and military vehicles have arrived at the new China-Laos joint training facility announced last Tuesday, according to satellite images ...
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