The U.S. lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Iran war, prompting India to procure 31 more by 2029.

Each MQ-9 Reaper drone costs between $30 million and $50 million to produce.

The US Air Force has lost 24 to 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Iran conflict, over 25% of its fleet, with no way to replace them after production