[The United States reports the loss of 81 military aircraft in the war with Iraq, including 12 F-15 fighter jets] October 7th, according to a report released by the US Congressional Research Service on the 5th, since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, a total of 81 US military aircraft have been damaged or destroyed. According to the report, the above-mentioned battle-damaged aircraft include 12 F-15E fighter jets, 2 A-10 "Thunder" attack aircraft, 7 KC-135 tanker aircraft, 1 E-3 "Sentinel" early warning aircraft, 1 MQ-4C large unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, 45 MQ-9 "Reaper" unmanned aerial vehicles, etc. The report said the data came from news reports, the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Central Command and the Department of Defense Inspector General. Congress is considering whether to approve funding requests to repair or replace damaged aircraft. It will also assess the war environment and the threat level of enemy firepower based on the losses, and whether it is necessary to adjust US military equipment, tactics or base deployment posture.