Explainer: US loses billions amid claims of victory; Know what the real figures of CSIS say?

US Military Equipment Loss Explained: The ongoing fierce war between America and Iran has now reached a point where superpower America is having to pay a heavy economic and military price.

According to reports, in this war that started on February 28, 2026, America’s military equipment worth billions of dollars has been turned into debris so far. The Washington-based think tank ‘Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) figures have shocked the whole world.

How much did America suffer in the war with Iran?

According to the first report released by CSIS, the US lost approximately $2.3 billion to $2.8 billion worth of aerial equipment within the first 60 days of the war. Al Jazeera reports that this estimate only includes air assets, while the damage caused to US military bases and naval assets located in the Gulf countries could be much higher.

Where did America suffer the biggest loss in the Iran war?

The biggest injury to America in this war was the destruction of its state-of-the-art radar system. on 27th March saudi arabia A US E-3 AWACS/E7 radar aircraft, worth $700 million (about Rs 5,800 crore), was destroyed in the attack on Prince Sultan airbase.

This aircraft was an airborne command center capable of detecting missiles from hundreds of kilometers away. Other than this, ‘THAAD’ missile defense system America’s powerful radars have also been victims of Iranian attacks, causing losses to the US of about $970 million.

Data on weapon losses in the US-Iran war

Interestingly, just a day before these heavy losses, on March 26, the US Defense Secretary pete hegseth Had claimed in the cabinet meeting that the US Army has completely neutralized Iran’s military power. However, within 24 hours of his statement, Iran deflated the claims by carrying out drone and missile attacks on the American base in Saudi Arabia.

How many American F-15 aircraft fell?

The report also revealed that not all the damage was caused by Iranian attacks. ‘Friendly Fire’ Three American F-15 fighter planes were shot down in an incident of (accidental firing by its own army). Security experts believe that the Trump administration is trying to hide the exact figures of these losses due to fear of the upcoming November elections.

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Where did America suffer its biggest defeat?

According to military experts, America’s biggest strategic failure ‘Strait of Hormuz‘ Is failing to keep it open. Although America has also blockaded Iranian ports, Iran’s missile and drone capability is still intact. Even today, on the 61st day of the war, the situation is such that Iran’s navy may have weakened but its capability has not yet been exhausted.