Exclusive Report: U.S. Operation Midnight Hammer Weapons and Combat Platforms Used in Iran Strike Explained.

The Army Recognition editorial team explains all the details about the military equipment used during the Midnight Hammer U.S. operations to strike nuclear facilities in Iran, which started on June 21, 2025. This strategic offensive marked a significant escalation in U.S. military posture in the region and showcased a highly synchronized use of stealth technology, long-range precision weapons, and coordinated multi-domain assets
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U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber departs Whiteman Air Force Base to conduct Midnight Hammer operation targeting Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)

At the core of the operation were B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, launching from Whiteman Air Force Base and executing a deep-penetration mission into Iranian airspace. Designed for high survivability against dense air defense networks, the B-2s dropped GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrators and GBU-31 JDAMs against deeply buried nuclear infrastructure in central and southern Iran. Their radar-evading capabilities allowed them to bypass Iranian detection systems, delivering devastating effects with minimal warning.

Supporting the bombers were F-16, F/A-18 Hornet, and F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters, which played crucial roles in suppressing enemy air defenses, executing electronic warfare operations, and providing air dominance. The F-22s were tasked with neutralizing Iranian interceptor aircraft, while the F-35s carried out SEAD missions, targeting radar and missile launch sites with AGM-88 HARM and SDB II precision-guided munitions. Their stealth and advanced sensor fusion ensured real-time coordination across multiple strike elements.

From the maritime domain, Ohio-class guided missile submarines stationed in the northern Arabian Sea launched Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMs) aimed at key military installations, including command bunkers, drone facilities, and missile production complexes. The use of submarines added a stealth launch vector that complemented the aerial assault, multiplying the operational complexity faced by Iranian defense forces.

The Midnight Hammer operation highlighted a new benchmark in joint force integration, demonstrating the lethality and reach of American military assets in a real-world combat scenario. Army Recognition provides this exclusive analysis to offer our readers an unmatched view into how modern combat systems are employed in strategic operations, revealing the full spectrum of U.S. combat capabilities in one of the most sensitive theaters of global tension.