Iran says it has shot down another MQ-9 drone

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 5 - The public relations department of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated on the 5th that Iran's air defense system shot down an MQ-9 "Reaper" drone over Isfahan in the early hours of the day.

According to a report by NBC on the 4th, a U.S. official stated that at least 16 U.S. MQ-9 "Reaper" drones have been shot down since the outbreak of war with Iran. It is reported that each MQ-9 "Reaper" drone costs about $30 million. (End)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
1 drone
Activity
Iranian air defense shot down a MQ-9 drone
Location
Isfahan
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
April 5
Equipment
MQ-9 drone
Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone over Isfahan on April 5. This incident marks the latest in a series of drone losses, with at least 16 U.S. MQ-9 drones reported downed since the onset of the conflict with Iran. The cost of each drone is estimated at $30 million.

Key Facts
  • Iran's air defense shot down an MQ-9 drone over Isfahan.
  • At least 16 U.S. MQ-9 drones have been shot down since the war with Iran began.
  • Each MQ-9 drone costs approximately $30 million.