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Griffon Aerospace Outlaw G2E unmanned aerial target system. The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded Griffon Aerospace a $67.9 million contract for procurement of the new Outlaw Gen 3 system in support of Operation Epic Fury. No official image of the Outlaw Gen 3 has yet been released. (Picture source: Griffon Aerospace)

Griffon Aerospace Outlaw G2E unmanned aerial target system. The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded Griffon Aerospace a $67.9 million contract for procurement of the new Outlaw Gen 3 system in support of Operation Epic Fury. No official image of the Outlaw Gen 3 has yet been released. (Picture source: Griffon Aerospace)

Griffon Aerospace Wins $68 Million Deal for Outlaw Gen 3 Drone Used in U.S. Epic Fury Iran Operations

June 04, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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The two strikes happened as discussions remain focused on Hormuz maritime access arrangements, sequencing of sanctions relief, duration of the proposed ceasefire extension, and the future disposition of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile. (Picture source: US DoD)

The two strikes happened as discussions remain focused on Hormuz maritime access arrangements, sequencing of sanctions relief, duration of the proposed ceasefire extension, and the future disposition of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile. (Picture source: US DoD)

US forces launch new military strikes against Iranian drone sites near Strait of Hormuz

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

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For this naval blockade against Iran, the U.S. deployed more than 15,000 personnel, over 200 aircraft and warships, two carrier strike groups, amphibious forces, P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft, and multiple Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. (Picture source: US Navy)

For this naval blockade against Iran, the U.S. deployed more than 15,000 personnel, over 200 aircraft and warships, two carrier strike groups, amphibious forces, P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft, and multiple Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. (Picture source: US Navy)

US Navy redirects 100th cargo ship during naval blockade of Iran in Strait of Hormuz

May 26, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Naval News Navy 2026

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury on April 2, 2026. (Picture source: US DoD)

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury on April 2, 2026. (Picture source: US DoD)

U.S. Launches Precision Strikes on Iranian Missile Sites and Mine Boats to Secure Strait of Hormuz

May 26, 2026 | Halna du Fretay | Defense News Army 2026

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Ben Gurion’s 4,062-meter Runway 08/26 and 3,112-meter Runway 12/30 provide sufficient length, pavement capacity, apron space, and hot-weather takeoff margins to support both the KC-46A and KC-135R operations. (Picture source: US Air Force)

Ben Gurion’s 4,062-meter Runway 08/26 and 3,112-meter Runway 12/30 provide sufficient length, pavement capacity, apron space, and hot-weather takeoff margins to support both the KC-46A and KC-135R operations. (Picture source: US Air Force)

US tanker fleets to remain at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport until 2027 for potential strikes on Iran

May 19, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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In Operation Project Freedom, the F-16 Fighting Falcon acts as a fast airborne shield that detects and intercepts missiles, drones, and other threats far from ships, giving shipping vessels much more time to react and survive. (Picture source: US CENTCOM)

In Operation Project Freedom, the F-16 Fighting Falcon acts as a fast airborne shield that detects and intercepts missiles, drones, and other threats far from ships, giving shipping vessels much more time to react and survive. (Picture source: US CENTCOM)

US deploys F-16 fighters to strengthen air defense coverage over Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes

May 05, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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For Operation Project Freedom, U.S. Central Command deployed Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, helicopters, aircraft carriers, F-16 fighter jets, drones, and about 15,000 troops to protect commercial ships and try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Picture source: CENTCOM)

For Operation Project Freedom, U.S. Central Command deployed Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, helicopters, aircraft carriers, F-16 fighter jets, drones, and about 15,000 troops to protect commercial ships and try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Picture source: CENTCOM)

US launches Operation Project Freedom to break Iranian blockade in Strait of Hormuz

May 05, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Naval News Navy 2026

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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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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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A newly released Operation Epic Fury image appears to show a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon configured with AGM-158 JASSM missiles and an Angry Kitten electronic warfare pod, indicating a self-escorting standoff strike role in a contested air-defense environment near Iran (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

A newly released Operation Epic Fury image appears to show a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon configured with AGM-158 JASSM missiles and an Angry Kitten electronic warfare pod, indicating a self-escorting standoff strike role in a contested air-defense environment near Iran (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

U.S. F-16C Combat Loadout Deployed in Operation Epic Fury Reveals Standoff Strike and Electronic Warfare Role

April 05, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon was photographed over CENTCOM carrying unidentified dispenser-type munitions, suggesting a mission focused on anti-armor strikes or battlefield area denial during Operation Epic Fury (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon was photographed over CENTCOM carrying unidentified dispenser-type munitions, suggesting a mission focused on anti-armor strikes or battlefield area denial during Operation Epic Fury (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

U.S. F-16 Revealed with Air-Delivered Area-Denial Munitions Loadout to Restrict Enemy Movement

April 04, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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A U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury, exposing the real risks of deep strike missions in heavily defended airspace while triggering a high-risk combat rescue effort for its crew (U.S. Air Force / Iranian State Media)

A U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury, exposing the real risks of deep strike missions in heavily defended airspace while triggering a high-risk combat rescue effort for its crew (U.S. Air Force / Iranian State Media)

U.S. F-15E Loss Over Iran Highlights Operational Risks of Deep Strike Missions in Operation Epic Fury

April 04, 2026 | Nicanci | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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The B-52H Stratofortress will become a central element of this campaign, as it is able to carry nearly 32,000 kg of Joint Direct Attack Munitions, air-launched cruise missiles, and naval mines within the same sortie. (Picture source: US Air Force)

The B-52H Stratofortress will become a central element of this campaign, as it is able to carry nearly 32,000 kg of Joint Direct Attack Munitions, air-launched cruise missiles, and naval mines within the same sortie. (Picture source: US Air Force)

US deploys first B-52 bombers against Iran to hit more targets as air defenses collapse

April 02, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | 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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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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E-2D Advanced Hawkeye from USS Abraham Lincoln provides real-time airborne command and control during Operation Epic Fury, detecting Iranian missiles and drone swarms at long range while coordinating integrated air and missile defense across U.S. naval and joint forces.

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye from USS Abraham Lincoln provides real-time airborne command and control during Operation Epic Fury, detecting Iranian missiles and drone swarms at long range while coordinating integrated air and missile defense across U.S. naval and joint forces.

U.S. Navy Command Aircraft E-2D Hawkeye Central to Air Operations in Epic Fury Over Iran

March 31, 2026 | Administrator | Naval News Navy 2026

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The E-3 Sentry loss is further amplified by structural limitations within the U.S E-3 fleet, which has been reduced to about 15 operational aircraft, with only slightly more than half available for operations at any given time. (Picture source: Facebook Air Force amn/nco/snco and US Air Force)

The E-3 Sentry loss is further amplified by structural limitations within the U.S E-3 fleet, which has been reduced to about 15 operational aircraft, with only slightly more than half available for operations at any given time. (Picture source: Facebook Air Force amn/nco/snco and US Air Force)

US suffers first-ever combat loss of E-3 Sentry early warning aircraft after Iran strikes Saudi airbase

March 30, 2026 | Jérôme Brahy | Defense News Aerospace 2026

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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducts combat air operations over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during Operation Epic Fury, supporting precision strikes and maritime security missions in the Strait of Hormuz.

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducts combat air operations over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during Operation Epic Fury, supporting precision strikes and maritime security missions in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Confirms Air Superiority in Iran as A-10 Jets and Apache Helicopters Face No Air Defense Engagement

March 28, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Aerospace 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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