US AWACS hit in Iran strike
...The E-3 Sentry is a cornerstone of US air operations, serving as a flying command centre that provides command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. In service since the 1970s, AWACS aircraft have played a crucial role in major conflicts, including Operation Desert Storm, the Kosovo war, campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the fight against the Islamic State under Operation Inherent Resolve.
Developed in the and widely exported to allies such as France, the UK, and Saudi Arabia, the E-3 is among the most widely used AWACS platforms globally. It enables forces to monitor vast airspaces, coordinate aircraft, and manage complex battle environments in real time. ...
US AWACS hit in Iran strike: Why damage to E-3 Sentry is a major blow | EXPLAINED
An Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base damaged a critical E-3 Sentry AWACS and injured service members, highlighting vulnerabilities in ageing US air command infrastructure and slowing regional coordination.Wion
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in reply to Neil E. Hodges • • •@Neil E. Hodges Basically from a textbook "how to hit the enemy hard" Iran has targeted Radar stations and now this plane... deliberated priced targets to hit the USA most.
And where is the pentagon masterplan for that "special operation"? If any exist.
Seen from an european viewpoint.
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