Article Summary

This article reports that the U.S. military has lost or damaged 81 aircraft in the war with Iran, including advanced models like the F-35A and E-3 Sentry, with losses costing up to $3.3 billion. It cites a Congressional Research Service report and raises concerns about whether Congress is getting enough information from the Pentagon to understand the impact of these losses and make decisions about funding and military readiness. The article uses official sources to highlight the scale of U.S. losses and prompt questions about military sustainability and oversight.