During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-12-03

B-52s, long-range cruise missiles make for deadly combination

A single B-52 can carry up to 20 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs) that have 450kg armor-piercing warheads and ranges of up to 920km.

During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-12-02

Truman CSG's surface ships, air wing bring critical firepower

Capable of launching hundreds of missiles from ships and aircraft, the Truman CSG provides essential deterrence.

During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-12-02

Patriot missile defense provides round-the-clock protection in Middle East

By deploying the Patriot, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, among others, enhance their own defensive capabilities while contributing to a collective regional security network.

During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-11-26

70 years on, B-52 still dominates the skies

Responsible for 1,800 sorties in Inherent Resolve and 40% of all munitions dropped in Desert Storm, the B-52 has an unparalleled legacy of service.

During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-11-20

US Air Force demonstrates Agile Combat Employment of B-52s

The ACE concept, introduced in 2022, marks a shift from the traditional model of operating from large, centralized bases to a dispersed and flexible deployment strategy.

During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-11-18

B-2 bombers equipped with QUICKSINK offer enhanced anti-ship capabilities

QUICKSINK, which aims to deliver high-impact results without the associated high costs, could enable stealth bombers to destroy multiple ships in a single sortie.

During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-11-12

Forward basing of US strategic bombers enhances security, partnerships

Forward-based US Air Force bombers guarantee the global reach of US strike missions and steadfast support to US allies and partners.

During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-11-12

Global strike, global reach: the B-52 Stratofortress bomber

With the most versatile payload in the US Air Force inventory, the B-52 is the gold standard of both conventional and nuclear strikes.

During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-11-04

Evolution of F-16 ensures role as alliance builder

More than 3,000 F-16s are flying in 27 countries, as a relatively cost-efficient, high-performance weapon system.

During Operation Epic Fury, the F-22 Raptor penetrated Iran’s advanced air defenses, delivering precision strikes while remaining completely undetected.

Weapon Systems 2024-11-01

Communication capabilities of E-11A make it a 'linchpin' to success

Nicknamed 'Wi-Fi in the sky,' the E-11A aircraft transmits video, voice, tactical data and imagery between combat forces too distant to communicate directly.