Why the US Is Losing MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Iran
لماذا تتساقط مسيرات "إم كيو 9 ريبر" الأمريكية في سماء إيران؟
Summary
The United States lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones during its confrontation with Iran, due to their slow speed and large radar signature. The losses highlight the limitations of these aircraft against Iran's evolved air defenses and electronic warfare capabilities, which have been significantly upgraded.
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