100-Plus Aircraft Join US Military Blockade of Iran The U.S. military’s naval blockade of Iran is relying on a significant amount of airpower to surveil the seas and protect maritime assets.

The U.S. military’s naval blockade of Iran is relying on a significant amount of airpower to surveil the seas and protect maritime assets. In addition to over a dozen warships, CENTCOM is using more than 100 fighters, drones, ISR aircraft, and tankers. www.airandspaceforces.com/100-plus-air...

F-15E Aviator Missing in Iran Rescued by US Forces The second crew member of the F-15E shot down over Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces, who are believed to be safe.

U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones protected the crew member by striking Iranian military-aged males believed to be a threat who got within three kilometers of the Airman, a person familiar with the operation told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/f-15e-aviato...

F-15E Downed over Iran, A-10 Crashes in Region: 2 of 3 Airmen Rescued as Search Continues A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familar with matter said.

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“High-end combat against a capable, integrated air defense system is never risk-free,” said retired Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, dean of AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. “What distinguishes modern Western airpower is not invulnerability, but the ability to survive, penetrate, and sustain operations while keeping losses exceptionally low.” U.S. military officials have said it is operating with air superiority over large parts of Iran and that the U.S. military has hit over 12,300 targets. The aircraft losses do “not invalidate the larger reality that U.S. and allied forces have achieved a very high degree of air superiority over Iran,” Deptula said. “Air superiority does not mean zero risk.”

From our article today regarding statements from U.S. military officials that America has air superiority over large parts of Iran:

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog attack aircraft also crashed in the Persian Gulf region today and the pilot was rescued and is alive, people familiar with matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/iran-f-15e-d...

One crew member from the F-15E Strike Eagle downed over Iran has been recused so far, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/iran-f-15e-d...

Initial U.S. indicates suggest the F-15E Strike Eagle that crashed was shot down by Iran. www.airandspaceforces.com/iran-f-15e-d...

F-15E Downed Over Iran, Search and Rescue Efforts Ongoing A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familar with matter said.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran and combat search and rescue efforts are underway, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/iran-f-15e-d...

A-10 Fleet in Middle East Poised to Double as Jets Cross Atlantic The U.S. is set to double its A-10 presence in the Middle East, as it plays a key role combating Iranian boats and Iranian-backed militias.

The U.S. military is doubling the amount of A-10 attack aircraft based in the Middle East. The close air support plane has role in combating Iranian boats and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq as part of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. www.airandspaceforces.com/a-10-fleet-m...

Key USAF E-3 AWACS Aircraft Damaged in Iranian Attack An important U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS plane was damaged in a March 27 Iranian missile and drone attackon a base in Saudi Arabia.

A pivotal U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control plane was among the aircraft damaged Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia yesterday.

Here’s why matters: www.airandspaceforces.com/key-e-3-awac...

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US Forces at Saudi Air Base Suffer Iranian Attack Multiple U.S. service members were wounded and some aircraft were damaged in a March 27 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

Multiple refueling planes and an E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control aircraft are among the aircraft damaged in the Iranian attack at Prince Sultan Air Base, according to preliminary information. www.airandspaceforces.com/us-forces-sa...

US Forces at Saudi Air Base Suffer Iranian Attack Multiple U.S. service members were wounded and some aircraft were damaged in a March 27 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

An Iranian missile struck Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring the service members. Multiple drones were also used in the attack. www.airandspaceforces.com/us-forces-sa...

US Forces in Saudi Arabia Suffer Iranian Attack Multiple U.S. service members were wounded and some aircraft were damaged in a March 27 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

Multiple American service members were wounded and some aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/us-forces-sa...

Trump’s Threat to Iran Crosses a Line, Rights Experts Say

“Trump is openly threatening a war crime,” said Ken Roth, a former executive director of @hrw.org. “And people aren’t saying anything because they’re numb to it.” Story w/ @tmgneff.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/u...

USAF Pilot Suffered Shrapnel Wounds after F-35 Hit Over Iran A U.S. Air Force F-35 pilot suffered shrapnel wounds after their aircraft was damaged during a combat mission over Iran on March 19.

A U.S. Air Force F-35A pilot suffered shrapnel wounds after their aircraft was damaged during a combat mission over Iran on Thursday, people familiar with the matter told Air & Space Forces Magazine. www.airandspaceforces.com/usaf-pilot-s...

BREAKING: A federal judge ruled in favor of the New York Times, finding that the Pentagon's press policy violated its First and Fifth Amendment rights, and that of reporter Julian E. Barnes:

Tonight a judge ruled in favor of the New York Times in its lawsuit against the Pentagon, finding that the department's leadership violated both the first and fifth amendments in its attempts to limit press access.

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Six Airmen Dead in KC-135 Crash, First Air Force Fatalities in Iran War www.airandspaceforces.com/six-airmen-c...

All 6 Airmen who were aboard a KC-135 tanker that crashed in western Iraq yesterday are dead. The aircraft was involved in a mid-air collision with another KC-135, U.S. officials say.

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MQ-9s Playing Key Role in Epic Fury, Some Shot Down by Iran Multiple MQ-9 Reapers have been shot down by Iran during Operation Epic Fury as the drones have assumed a key role in the campaign.

MQ-9 Reapers are flying numerous orbits over Iran, gathering intelligence and taking out missile launchers in Operation Epic Fury. Yet Iran has managed to down about 10 of the armed drones, according to people familiar with the operations. www.airandspaceforces.com/mq-9s-over-i...

Still More Fighters, Bombers Set to Join Iran Air War The U.S. is surging firepower over Iran, including bombers and fighters, defense officials said March 4 at U.S. Central Command headquarters.

MACDILL AFB, Fla.—The U.S. is moving to surge firepower over Iran, including its capital of Tehran, officials leading the campaign said at CENTCOM’s headquarters here. Bomber strikes are being stepped up and additional fighter squadrons are being deployed. www.airandspaceforces.com/more-fighter...

Weapons of 'Epic Fury': Fighters, Missiles, and 'Special Capabilities' The U.S. employed an arsenal of aircraft and weapons against Iran, including—for the first time ever—one-way drones.

Weapons of Operation Epic Fury: Fighters, Missiles, and ‘Special Capabilities’

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The U.S. military struck over 1,000 targets on the first day of its air campaign against Iran, unleashing enormous firepower in the opening 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury.

Four B-2s conducted strikes against Iran yesterday on a round trip mission from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo, I’m told.

Jennifer Griffin of Fox News first reported the use of the B-2s.

US, Israel Attack Iran; Trump Vows 'Massive' Air Campaign The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran overnight Feb. 28. The U.S. struck targets using aircraft and Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles.

A senior administration official said the U.S. believed the American and Israeli militaries needed to strike first to blunt Iran’s retaliation. The official said Iran’s refusal to discuss its ballistic missile program led the U.S. to attack.

US, Israel Attack Iran; Trump Vows 'Massive' Air Campaign The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran overnight Feb. 28. The U.S. struck targets using aircraft and Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles.

The Israeli Defense Forces said they launched an “opening strike” against high-level officials that also killed the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s defense minister, and other senior officials. www.airandspaceforces.com/us-israel-at...

US, Israel Attack Iran; Trump Vows 'Massive' Air Campaign The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran overnight Feb. 28. The U.S. struck targets using aircraft and Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles.

The U.S. and Israel attacked hundreds of targets in Iran on Feb. 28 with aircraft, one-way attack drones, and Tomahawk cruise missiles in what the U.S. called “Operation Epic Fury.” www.airandspaceforces.com/us-israel-at...

US, Israel Attack Iran; Trump Vows 'Massive' Air Campaign The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran overnight Feb. 28. The U.S. struck targets using aircraft and Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles.

Israeli officials say they killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. U.S. officials also believe Khamenei is dead, but are still assessing the situation. Trump said the U.S. offered intelligence support to Israelis for the strike. www.airandspaceforces.com/us-israel-at...

Life or Death Over Yemen: How F-16 Pilots Survived Houthi Ambush About 15 seconds separated F-16 pilots Lt. Col. William “Skate” Parks and Maj. Michael “Danger” Blea from life or death over Yemen.

Life or Death Over Yemen: How 2 F-16 Pilots Survived a Houthi SAMbush

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Pentagon to Restock Massive Bombs Dropped by B-2s on Iran The U.S. military is moving to restock its supply of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs it used against Iran's nuclear facilities.

The U.S. military is moving to restock its supply of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-busting bombs it used against Iran’s underground nuclear facilities last June, according to Air Force documents. www.airandspaceforces.com/pentagon-res...

F-35s En Route to Middle East, Trump and Iran Talk Nuclear Deal U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighters were observed headed toward the Middle East on Feb. 11 amid the possibility of U.S. strikes on Iran.

U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jets were observed flying toward the Middle East today, the latest step in the U.S. military buildup in the region as the Trump administration weighs possible strikes on Iran. www.airandspaceforces.com/f-35s-middle...