The bomb markings on the returning A-10 Thunderbolt II jets hint at the variety of weapons the Warthogs used against Iran, while the kill marks offer clues about some of the targets they hit. On Jun. 12, 2026, 11 A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, belonging to the 75th Fighter Squadron of the 23rd Wing, from Moody […]

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz for unknown reasons, with the crew rescued safely according to President Trump. A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz on June 8, 2026. The news was first reported by The New York Times, citing two people […]

A France Rafale of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission shot down an unknown drone which entered Latvian airspace from Russia. A Rafale of the French Air and Space Force, currently deployed to Lithuania as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission, shot down an unknown drone which entered Latvian airspace in the morning […]

The battle-damaged Alaskan ANG KC-135R departed RAF Mildenhall on its way home from Operation Epic Fury, showing the massive temporary repairs performed to make the aircraft airworthy for the return flight. On May 30, 2026, the KC-135R 63-8028, belonging to the 168th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard, departed RAF Mildenhall, UK, for Bangor […]

An overnight attack on Russia’s Taganrog airfield reportedly destroyed two Tu-142s including a rare “MR” radio relay variant used to communicate with ballistic missile submarines. Ukraine launched coordinated drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and military installations across multiple regions overnight. Along with a tanker, fuel tank and administrative building in the port area, the…

Moody AFB says the modification enhances the Warthog’s ability to support combat search and rescue and close air support missions, allowing probe-equipped A-10Cs to refuel from HC-130Js below 10,000 feet, with two aircraft taking fuel simultaneously. The U.S. Air Force has revealed some interesting new details about the A-10C Thunderbolt II’s new Probe Refueling Adapter, […]

After questions were raised about the authenticity of the first leaked image, official photos and footage have now provided the first confirmed look at the two-seat variant of the Su-57 Felon fighter. Footage of the two-seat Su-57 prototype performing its maiden flight in Russia recently was eventually released by TV Zvezda, the media outlet of […]

Romanian F-16s deployed as part of the Baltic Air Policing shot down a rogue drone, possibly of Ukrainian origin, which entered Estonian airspace from Russia. The Estonian Defense Forces have announced that Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcons have shot down a drone which entered Estonian airspace. Estonia says that the drone, which arrived from Russian airspace, […]

The Israel Ministry of Defense has signed a contract worth more than $34 million with Cyclone, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, to develop and integrate an extended-range capability for the F-35I. On May 14, 2026, Elbit Systems announced on social media that the Israeli Ministry of Defense had signed a contract to develop […]

CENTCOM says the jet targeted the rudder of M/T Hasna in the Gulf of Oman with its M61 Vulcan cannon to prevent it from reaching Iran as part of the U.S. blockade. According to the official statement from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the engagement took place at 09:00 Eastern Time (14:00 UTC) on May 6, […]

The Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft established radar contact with a target located above the Ukrainian territory. The pilots were authorized to engage the drones, but they did not fire on the drone. A Russian drone, part of a swarm of 15 Russian OWA (One Way Attack) drones crashed in the municipality of Galați, Romania, early in […]

The U.S. has seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship M/V Touska which was violating the naval blockade, with the USS Spruance opening fire with its 5-inch MK45 gun and Marines boarding the vessel. The U.S. military has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the M/V Touska, which was attempting to sail towards an Iranian port on Apr. […]

U.S. CENTCOM released some interesting photos of the AH-64 gunships patrolling the Strait just as Iran moved to restrict traffic through the narrow waterway once again. Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) gunboats reportedly fired on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to an advisory released by the UK Maritime Trade Operations […]

The new Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) is part of the Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) system installed in the F-15E Strike Eagle following a contract to BAE Systems in 2022. Defense observers have noted the appearance of a new Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) on U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles photographed during Operation […]

The imagery offers a closer look at the damage to the giant phased-array AN/FPS-132 radar struck during Iran’s attack on Qatar last month. Newly published photos by Al Jazeera circulated online offer the clearest view yet t0 the damage sustained by the U.S.-made AN/FPS-132 Block 5 (SSPARS) ballistic missile early-warning radar in Qatar which was […]

The Russian submarine shadowed by the Swedish Gripens was transiting the Kattegat, a strategic waterway linking the Baltic approaches with the North Sea system. Although the spotlight is currently on Iran, the Russian military activity in the Baltic region continues to draw scrutiny. The Swedish Armed Forces have just released some interesting images showing JAS […]

The MQ-4 Triton was flying a patrol mission over the Persian Gulf, before signaling through the transponder a loss of the communication link with the pilot and initiating a descent. A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) disappeared from flight tracking websites over the Persian Gulf on Apr. 9, 2026. Shortly before disappearing, the […]

Speaking before Parliament after the controversy sparked by the denied landing of a U.S. aircraft at Sigonella, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Italy continues to apply long-standing agreements governing U.S. military activity. On Mar. 31, 2026, the news spread that Italy had refused to allow the U.S. to use Sigonella Air Base, Sicily, a strategic […]

After arriving in late March, twelve A-10C Thunderbolt IIs from Michigan’s 107th Fighter Squadron successfully departed RAF Lakenheath on Apr. 8 towards the U.S. Central Command region. The twelve attack jets arrived at the base, home to the U.S. Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing, on Mar. 30, 2026 as TABOR 71-76 and TABOR 81-86. They […]

New details were released during a White House press conference which described the rescue of the crew of DUDE 44, the F-15E Strike Eagle that went down in Iran. The rescue of the crew of the F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet shot down over Iran has rapidly emerged as one of the most complex and […]

Long-range JASSM strikes still continue on Iranian targets, particularly against missile and drone production facilities. U.S. Air Force F-16s currently deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury have been shown in official photos carrying the AGM-158 Joint-Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) while departing for missions over Iran. The images, captured on Mar. 29, 2026, were uploaded […]

CENTCOM has released photos of F-16s loaded with cluster bombs for operations in Iran, a week after BLU-91/B ‘Gator’ anti-tank mines were found on the ground. The U.S. Central Command has released on Apr. 4, 2026, new photos of U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon fighter jets (specifically Block 40s from Aviano, Italy) being refueled […]

The loss of an F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran prompted specialized Combat Search and Rescue units to spring into action, with a multitude of assets working together to recover all missing aircrew. Here’s how. On Apr. 3, 2026, multiple specialized units sprang into action for a complex mission they train extensively for but hope never […]

A video shared by CENTCOM shows the destruction of an Iranian clone of the RQ-170 Sentinel, which was reverse-engineered after crashing in Iran 15 years ago. An Iranian clone of the secretive U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel ISR drone was apparently destroyed in an airstrike, an Apr. 2, 2026 video by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) showed. […]

Although Iranian media claimed an F-35 has been shot down, images from the crash site clearly show debris belonging to an F-15E Strike Eagle. On Apr. 3, 2026, Iranian media reported that the IRGC (Islamic Republic Guard Corps) shot down an American jet. According to the spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbia […]

The EA-37B was added to the list of assets involved in Operation Epic Fury, although the aircraft have not yet arrived in the CENTCOM AOR. Following the arrival of two EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft at RAF Mildenhall, UK, on Mar. 31, 2026, the U.S. Central Command has now confirmed that the assets will […]

The deployment of additional A-10Cs to the Middle East, the first of which arrived at RAF Lakenheath, demonstrates the continued reliance on the close air support aircraft for operations in Iran. The U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II jets have been actively supporting Operation Epic Fury in Iran since the early days, with the attack […]

Two EA-37B Compass Call aircraft stopped at RAF Mildenhall for fuel during what may be the type’s first operational deployment abroad, reports suggesting Turkey as their destination. Two U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft have arrived at RAF Mildenhall, UK, on Mar. 31, 2026. The aircraft departed on Mar. 30 from Davis-Monthan […]

A month after the start of the hostilities, the U.S. Marine Corps is increasing its presence in the Middle East with the arrival of a F-35C squadron and the USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group. Mar. 28, 2026, marks a month since the U.S. and Israel launched Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, respectively, in an […]

Satellite images show signs of an attack at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, with The Wall Street Journal now reporting that an Iranian missile damaged “several U.S. refueling aircraft.” Satellite images emerged on Mar. 27, 2026, appeared to show signs of damage on an apron used by U.S. aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, […]