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Iran strikes US AWACS at Saudi base, testing airpower resilience
world10 days ago

Iran strikes US AWACS at Saudi base, testing airpower resilience

A US E-3 Sentry AWACS was destroyed during an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan airbase in Saudi Arabia, highlighting Iran's ability to hit high-value airpower assets and raising questions about protection of aging radar platforms; Ukrainian president Zelenskiy cited alleged pre-attack spy-satellite imagery of the base, a claim Moscow denies; the strike fits a pattern of targeting airpower enablers and could impact US-Israeli operations in the region.

via The Guardian|
#awacs#e-3-sentry#intelligence
Creaking Core: U.S. Airborne Battle Management Faces a Growing Shortfall
defense11 days ago

Creaking Core: U.S. Airborne Battle Management Faces a Growing Shortfall

An opinion piece argues the U.S. ABM fleet (E-2/E-3/E-7) is stretched thin by aging airframes, maintenance strain, and heavy demand from operations like Epic Fury. It criticizes budget moves to cancel ABM programs in favor of unproven options and urges funding for new ABM aircraft and updated radars, plus maintenance of pilot/crewmember pipelines, to preserve reliable early warning and battle management for high-threat theaters.

via Breaking Defense|
#airborne-battle-management#defense#defense-budget
Iranian Strike on Prince Sultan Base Seen Destroying US E-3 AWACS, Satellite Evidence Emerges
defense12 days ago

Iranian Strike on Prince Sultan Base Seen Destroying US E-3 AWACS, Satellite Evidence Emerges

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.

via The War Zone|
#awacs#defense#e-3-sentry
Aging AWACS Fleet Highlights Readiness Gap Ahead of Iran Crisis
military1 month ago

Aging AWACS Fleet Highlights Readiness Gap Ahead of Iran Crisis

Amid tensions with Iran, the U.S. Air Force has deployed six of 16 E-3 Sentry AWACS to Europe and likely the Middle East, signaling heavy reliance on an aging, limited fleet and ongoing readiness gaps. The move comes as lawmakers debated replacing the E-3s with E-7 Wedgetails, a program stalled for years, raising concerns about coverage—especially in the Indo-Pacific—and prompting consideration of space-based sensing as a long-term substitute.

via The War Zone|
#awacs#e-3-sentry#iran