More than 80 US military aircraft have been damaged so far in the Iran war. Equipment losses could be over $3.3 billion.

What happened: A Congressional Research Service report lists 81 US military aircraft lost or damaged in operations against Iran since February 28, including fighter jets, tankers, helicopters, and drones. Key numbers: 81 aircraft listed. Nearly 50 were drones, mostly MQ-9 Reapers. Seven KC-135 Stratotankers damaged or destroyed. Why it matters: The report says Congress may need to examine whether the defense industry can replenish shortfalls quickly enough to meet other military demands, and how such losses might provide an advantage to adversaries.

A Congressional Research Service report lists 81 US military aircraft lost or damaged in operations against Iran since February 28, including fighter jets, tankers, helicopters, and drones.

The report says Congress may need to examine whether the defense industry can replenish shortfalls quickly enough to meet other military demands, and how such losses might provide an advantage to adversaries.