Iranian Strike on Prince Sultan Base Seen Destroying US E-3 AWACS, Satellite Evidence Emerges
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Iran’s March 27 strike on Prince Sultan Air Base reportedly destroyed a U.S. E-3 Sentry AWACS on the base’s main apron, with ground photos and satellite imagery supporting the damage; the attack underscores vulnerabilities of aging airborne early-warning assets and bases, as the U.S. weighs hardened shelters and interim sensors amid a dwindling E-3 fleet and ongoing regional operations.
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- Iran ‘hits’ US AWACS, air tankers: What else has it targeted in past month? Al Jazeera
- Iranian Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, Officials Say The New York Times
- US Sees First Combat Loss of Valuable E-3 Jet in Missile Strike Bloomberg.com
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