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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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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 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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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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A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk armed with Hellfire missiles was photographed operating from the destroyer USS Delbert D. Black during Operation Epic Fury, highlighting the Navy’s expanded airborne strike capability against small maritime threats in the CENTCOM region (Picture Source: U.S. Navy)

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk armed with Hellfire missiles was photographed operating from the destroyer USS Delbert D. Black during Operation Epic Fury, highlighting the Navy’s expanded airborne strike capability against small maritime threats in the CENTCOM region (Picture Source: U.S. Navy)

U.S. Navy Deploys MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Armed with Hellfire Missiles in Operation Epic Fury

Nicanci | Naval News Navy 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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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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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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U.S. Army M142 HIMARS units from the Wisconsin National Guard launch ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles from Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury, striking Iranian military infrastructure and demonstrating the expanding role of U.S. ground-based long-range precision fires against hardened regional targets.

U.S. Army M142 HIMARS units from the Wisconsin National Guard launch ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles from Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury, striking Iranian military infrastructure and demonstrating the expanding role of U.S. ground-based long-range precision fires against hardened regional targets.

US HIMARS Launch ATACMS Missiles from Kuwait in Strikes on Iranian Military Targets

March 16, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 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 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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U.S. precision strike targets Iranian air defense missile system during Operation Epic Fury, as CENTCOM intensifies efforts to dismantle Tehran’s integrated air and missile defense network and secure air superiority over contested airspace.

U.S. precision strike targets Iranian air defense missile system during Operation Epic Fury, as CENTCOM intensifies efforts to dismantle Tehran’s integrated air and missile defense network and secure air superiority over contested airspace.

US Surpasses 6,000 Combat Sorties in Operation Epic Fury Targeting Iran Strike Capabilities

March 18, 2026 | Administrator | 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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An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), during flight operations in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026.

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 lands on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), during flight operations in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026.

What Firepower Could Three U.S. Aircraft Carrier Strike Groups Deliver Against Iran?

March 07, 2026 | Administrator | Naval News Navy 2026

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The U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, a rapid deployment force designed to conduct forcible entry operations, including potential ground assaults against strategic targets in Iran.

The U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, a rapid deployment force designed to conduct forcible entry operations, including potential ground assaults against strategic targets in Iran.

What the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division Is and How It Would Operate in Potential Ground Operations in Iran

March 25, 2026 | Administrator | Defense News Army 2026

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