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The Iranian F-5 likely flew very low to avoid early radar detection, giving U.S. air defenses less than about 120 seconds to spot, track, and react, which was not enough time under heavy missile and drone attacks to stop it before it reached and struck Camp Buehring. (Picture source: X/Iran's Today)

The Iranian F-5 likely flew very low to avoid early radar detection, giving U.S. air defenses less than about 120 seconds to spot, track, and react, which was not enough time under heavy missile and drone attacks to stop it before it reached and struck Camp Buehring. (Picture source: X/Iran's Today)

Discover how an Iranian F-5 jet reportedly exploited a 120-second window to strike a US base in Kuwait

April 28, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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The TEE-01B operates in a sun-synchronous orbit at approximately 545 km altitude with an inclination of about 97.5°, completing 14 to 15 orbits per day with a period close to 95 minutes. (Picture source: Google Maps and Earth Eye Co.)

The TEE-01B operates in a sun-synchronous orbit at approximately 545 km altitude with an inclination of about 97.5°, completing 14 to 15 orbits per day with a period close to 95 minutes. (Picture source: Google Maps and Earth Eye Co.)

Iran purchased Chinese TEE-01B high-resolution satellite to target US bases during March 2026 attacks

April 15, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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A newly released nighttime image shows an Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa carrying four RAMPAGE stand-off missiles, revealing a heavier deep-strike loadout likely intended for long-range precision attacks against hardened targets (Picture Source: Israeli Air Force)

A newly released nighttime image shows an Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa carrying four RAMPAGE stand-off missiles, revealing a heavier deep-strike loadout likely intended for long-range precision attacks against hardened targets (Picture Source: Israeli Air Force)

Israel Reveals F-16I Jet Carrying Four RAMPAGE Missiles in New Long-Range Deep-Strike Configuration

March 08, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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Given the operational context of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, and the range of strategic bombers currently employed in that campaign, the aircraft denied landing in Italy were most likely either B-52H Stratofortress or B-1B Lancer bombers. (Picture source: US Air Force)

Given the operational context of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, and the range of strategic bombers currently employed in that campaign, the aircraft denied landing in Italy were most likely either B-52H Stratofortress or B-1B Lancer bombers. (Picture source: US Air Force)

Italy stops US bombers from landing at Sicily base as strike mission against Iran lacked approval

April 01, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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Japan’s mine countermeasure force is structured around a fleet of approximately twenty dedicated vessels, but a deployment to the Strait of Hormuz would only be examined if naval mines were obstructing navigation after hostilities had ended. (Picture source: Japanese Navy)

Japan’s mine countermeasure force is structured around a fleet of approximately twenty dedicated vessels, but a deployment to the Strait of Hormuz would only be examined if naval mines were obstructing navigation after hostilities had ended. (Picture source: Japanese Navy)

Japan may deploy minesweepers in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire if naval mines disrupt shipping

March 23, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Naval News Navy 2026

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U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) launches a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile during Operation Epic Fury, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s ability to conduct long-range precision strikes against high-value targets from standoff distances while sustaining distributed maritime firepower.

U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) launches a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile during Operation Epic Fury, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s ability to conduct long-range precision strikes against high-value targets from standoff distances while sustaining distributed maritime firepower.

Operation Epic Fury Reveals How Tomahawk Missiles Enable US Navy Long-Range Combat Strikes

March 23, 2026 | Administrator | Naval News Navy 2026

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A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer operates in support of CENTCOM’s Operation Epic Fury, March 2026. Open-source intelligence analysis of circulating footage suggests the possible use of bunker-buster munitions in strikes against hardened targets, although this remains unconfirmed. (U.S. Air Force photo)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer operates in support of CENTCOM’s Operation Epic Fury, March 2026. Open-source intelligence analysis of circulating footage suggests the possible use of bunker-buster munitions in strikes against hardened targets, although this remains unconfirmed. (U.S. Air Force photo)

OSINT Suggests US B-1B Bombers Using GBU-72 Bunker-Busters on Hardened Iranian Ammo Sites

March 26, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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Gen. Dan Caine confirmed that U.S. A-10 Warthogs and AH-64 Apache helicopters are now operating against Iranian fast attack craft in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding Operation Epic Fury’s maritime security mission in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM / Iranian Media / Britannica)

Gen. Dan Caine confirmed that U.S. A-10 Warthogs and AH-64 Apache helicopters are now operating against Iranian fast attack craft in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding Operation Epic Fury’s maritime security mission in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM / Iranian Media / Britannica)

U.S. A-10 Warthogs Hunt Iranian Fast Attack Craft in Strait of Hormuz During Operation Epic Fury

March 19, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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The EC-130H Compass Call is capable of jamming radio communications, data links, and other electronic signals used by hostile forces to coordinate operations, reducing the ability of opposing forces to organize defensive responses or direct units across the battlefield. (Picture source: US Air Force)

The EC-130H Compass Call is capable of jamming radio communications, data links, and other electronic signals used by hostile forces to coordinate operations, reducing the ability of opposing forces to organize defensive responses or direct units across the battlefield. (Picture source: US Air Force)

U.S. Air Force deploys EC-130H Compass Call aircraft to jam Iranian military communications

March 16, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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The United States has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb bodies to Israel to sustain long-range strike operations against Iranian military targets (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

The United States has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb bodies to Israel to sustain long-range strike operations against Iranian military targets (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Approves Emergency Transfer of 12,000 BLU-110 Bombs to Sustain Israel’s Air War Against Iran

March 07, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers reportedly struck a hardened Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps bunker near Tehran with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator during Operation Epic Fury, highlighting Washington’s ability to rapidly target deeply buried leadership sites during an active rescue mission (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force / Britannica)

U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers reportedly struck a hardened Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps bunker near Tehran with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator during Operation Epic Fury, highlighting Washington’s ability to rapidly target deeply buried leadership sites during an active rescue mission (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force / Britannica)

U.S. B-2 Bombers Hit Underground IRGC Command Bunker in Tehran With 30,000-lb GBU-57 Bunker Buster Bombs

April 07, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers deploying GBU-31 JDAMs from RAF Fairford signal a shift from stand-off missile strikes to direct precision attacks on hardened ground targets (Picture source: Lee Hathaway on X)

U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers deploying GBU-31 JDAMs from RAF Fairford signal a shift from stand-off missile strikes to direct precision attacks on hardened ground targets (Picture source: Lee Hathaway on X)

U.S. B-52H Bombers Loaded with GBU-31 JDAM Bombs Signal Precision Strikes on Hardened Ground Targets

March 23, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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Open-source images circulating online on March 15 appeared to show a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, most likely departing from RAF Fairford, armed with multiple AGM-158 JASSM-family cruise missiles, an unusually visible stand-off strike configuration that drew attention amid the ongoing Operation Epic Fury campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure (Picture source: Social Media / U.S. Air Force)

Open-source images circulating online on March 15 appeared to show a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, most likely departing from RAF Fairford, armed with multiple AGM-158 JASSM-family cruise missiles, an unusually visible stand-off strike configuration that drew attention amid the ongoing Operation Epic Fury campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure (Picture source: Social Media / U.S. Air Force)

U.S. B-52H Loaded With AGM-158 Cruise Missiles Signals Operation Epic Fury Long-Range Strike Posture

Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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Flight routes now become longer by about 25–35%, which directly increases fuel consumption by roughly 20–30% per sortie and forces planners to require about 30–50% more tanker aircraft, simply to sustain the longer transit distances and maintain refueling coverage. (Picture source: US Air Force)

Flight routes now become longer by about 25–35%, which directly increases fuel consumption by roughly 20–30% per sortie and forces planners to require about 30–50% more tanker aircraft, simply to sustain the longer transit distances and maintain refueling coverage. (Picture source: US Air Force)

U.S. bombers face longer missions against Iran as Spain blocks airspace and key military bases

March 31, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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U.S. Central Command released imagery showing U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft refueling in flight while supporting Operation Epic Fury, highlighting the jet’s endurance and apparent multi-role combat loadout in an ongoing campaign targeting Iran-linked threats (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM)

U.S. Central Command released imagery showing U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft refueling in flight while supporting Operation Epic Fury, highlighting the jet’s endurance and apparent multi-role combat loadout in an ongoing campaign targeting Iran-linked threats (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM)

U.S. Central Command Reveals Armed A-10 Warthog Attack Aircraft Supporting Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

March 15, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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U.S. Central Command released a rare image of an EA-18G Growler in Operation Epic Fury, revealing a mixed electronic warfare loadout that highlights how the U.S. is executing sustained air defense suppression against Iranian targets (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM)

U.S. Central Command released a rare image of an EA-18G Growler in Operation Epic Fury, revealing a mixed electronic warfare loadout that highlights how the U.S. is executing sustained air defense suppression against Iranian targets (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM)

U.S. Central Command Reveals EA-18G Growler Loadout for Air Defense Suppression in Operation Epic Fury

March 17, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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U.S. Central Command released strike footage showing an Iranian Arash-2 drone destroyed during Operation Epic Fury, underscoring a broader campaign to dismantle Iran’s drone warfare capability at the source (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM)

U.S. Central Command released strike footage showing an Iranian Arash-2 drone destroyed during Operation Epic Fury, underscoring a broader campaign to dismantle Iran’s drone warfare capability at the source (Picture Source: U.S. CENTCOM)

U.S. Central Command Reveals Precision Airstrike on Iranian Arash-2 Drone During Operation Epic Fury

March 23, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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The United States has deployed B-1B Lancer strategic bombers to RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom as Washington positions long-range strike aircraft for a potential expansion of air operations linked to the escalating Iran conflict (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

The United States has deployed B-1B Lancer strategic bombers to RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom as Washington positions long-range strike aircraft for a potential expansion of air operations linked to the escalating Iran conflict (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Deploys B-1B Lancer Bombers to UK Ahead of Possible Large-Scale Strikes on Iran

March 07, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, reinforcing the United States’ forward bomber posture as Operation Epic Fury continues targeting Iranian military assets (Picture Source: U.S. EUCOM)

Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, reinforcing the United States’ forward bomber posture as Operation Epic Fury continues targeting Iranian military assets (Picture Source: U.S. EUCOM)

U.S. Deploys B-52H Stratofortress Bombers to UK Ahead of Possible Large-Scale Strikes on Iran

Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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The U.S. Air Force has forward-deployed two EA-37B Compass Call aircraft to Europe, positioning its newest electronic warfare platform for a likely first operational mission targeting adversary command and control networks (Picture Source: X-user: @TallGlenn85)

The U.S. Air Force has forward-deployed two EA-37B Compass Call aircraft to Europe, positioning its newest electronic warfare platform for a likely first operational mission targeting adversary command and control networks (Picture Source: X-user: @TallGlenn85)

U.S. Deploys Two EA-37B Electronic Attack Aircraft to UK Ahead of Possible First Combat Mission

Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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