CBS news: At least two US drones shot down by Iranian forces

At least two US military drones have been shot down by Iranian forces during recent attacks in the Middle East, CBS News reported, citing unnamed US officials. According to the network, the aircraft were identified as belonging to the MQ-1 family of unmanned aerial vehicles, although the specific model involved was not immediately clear. The officials also did not disclose where in the Middle East the two drones were downed or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding their loss. Different variants of US unmanned aircraft vary significantly in cost and capability. The older MQ-1 Predator has been valued at around $4 million per aircraft, while variants of the Gray Eagle system can cost considerably more. The reported losses come […]