The U.S. military lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Iran war, accounting for 25% of its pre-war fleet, with losses potentially exceeding $1.3 billion. The Pentagon is seeking $67 billion to replenish its arsenal. Reportedly, some drones were shot down, while others crashed due to communication failures. Frequent operations near the Strait of Hormuz accelerated these losses, and the conflict has also strained the broader U.S. weapons reserves.