The US military has reported the loss of numerous Reaper drones valued at over $1 billion during surveillance and attack missions in Iran. In response, the Pentagon is soliciting proposals for cheaper drones capable of performing similar missions, acknowledging the likelihood of losing many in combat. The Defense Innovation Unit indicated that the current reliance on drones and crewed aircraft, each costing over $30 million, is unsustainable against adversaries with advanced air defenses. The military aims to deploy more cost-effective drones to effectively engage enemy air defenses despite anticipated losses. This approach mirrors tactics used by Ukraine, which has successfully utilized inexpensive drones to target Russian supply lines and infrastructure, overwhelming Russia's air defense capabilities.
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US Military Seeks Cost-Effective Drones Following Loss of Reaper Drones
The US military is seeking to acquire cheaper drones after losing over $1 billion worth of Reaper drones in operations over Iran. The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit has called for industry proposals for cost-effective drones to address the challenges posed by adversaries' air defenses, similar to tactics employed by Ukraine against Russia.
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US seeks cheaper hunter-killer drones after Iran destroys $1B worth of Reapers
US Military Seeks Cost-Effective Drones Following Loss of Reaper Drones