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The Iran war flushed $1.3 billion of Reaper drones down the drain
The military has lost 25% of its fleet over the past five months
August 17, 2026
The military has lost 25% of its fleet over the past five months
Do not mistake what's happening on the aircrat carrier for petty complaints, what we're seeing is an urgent warning for a country that relies on an all-volunteer force
Trump attempts to spend his way out of a politically disastrous conflict with Iran, while the Air Force and Navy grapple with the usual production problems
In an era of cheap drones, the new battleship is overly reliant on expensive and highly vulnerable technology
Drone and counter-drone mishaps and GPS jamming exercises are putting strain on aviation safety
Those who have served have experienced first hand what it's like to fight in conflicts without clearly defined political goals or adequate tools of statecraft
