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Iranian Strikes Hit U.S. Bases Across the Middle East, Pentagon IG Finds
world24 days ago

Iranian Strikes Hit U.S. Bases Across the Middle East, Pentagon IG Finds

A Pentagon inspector general report shows Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of buildings at U.S. bases across the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury; despite shooting down more than 6,000 drones and 1,500 missiles, some munitions got through, damaging aircraft (including up to 30 MQ-9 Reapers) and a Bahrain naval base, and straining logistics that led to basing changes such as shifting operations to Diego Garcia, with Epic Fury costs totaling about $33.4 billion and $3.7 billion in equipment losses.

via Business Insider|
#airstrikes#defense-department#epic-fury
Former AFCENT Commander Reveals Hard Lessons from Epic Fury
national-security24 days ago

Former AFCENT Commander Reveals Hard Lessons from Epic Fury

Former AFCENT commander Lt. Gen. Derek C. France reflects on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. air campaign against Iran, noting strong joint Air Force–Army coordination amid waves of missiles and drones, while identifying gaps in logistics, the need for survivable underground command centers, and the ongoing challenge of balancing planning with flexibility in a high-tempo, large-scale conflict as the U.S. pivots from counterterrorism to major theater war.

via Air & Space Forces Magazine|
#afcent#derek-france#epic-fury
Epic Fury Under Fire: U.S. Airmen’s Courage and Coordination
world25 days ago

Epic Fury Under Fire: U.S. Airmen’s Courage and Coordination

Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach described Operation Epic Fury as a test of airmen’s courage and teamwork, with more than 30,000 airmen deployed, 13,000 targets hit, 500 aircraft and 10,000 sorties amid Iranian missile and drone attacks. He shared accounts of airmen who stayed at risk to launch aircraft, tracked and shot down threats, and coordinated a lengthy rescue operation to recover isolated teammates in Iran, illustrating the importance of integration, resilience, and decisive action in a high-stakes environment.

via TWZ|
#airmen#drones#epic-fury
Roll Call of 19: U.S. service members killed in Iran conflict
world2 months ago

Roll Call of 19: U.S. service members killed in Iran conflict

The piece memorializes 19 U.S. service members killed since the Iran conflict began, detailing their ages, roles, and bases, and sharing family tributes as they describe the personal cost of the war amid drone strikes in Kuwait, a KC-135 crash, and other attacks tied to Operation Epic Fury, while noting 420 wounded and President Trump’s remarks honoring the fallen.

via USA Today|
#casualties#dover-air-force-base#epic-fury
Trump signals softer Iran missile stance as Epic Fury narrative evolves
world3 months ago

Trump signals softer Iran missile stance as Epic Fury narrative evolves

Trump at the G7 signaled a softer view on Iran's missiles, saying missiles aren’t the problem and suggesting Gulf states could have them too, a contrast to the Epic Fury framing that degrading Iran's missile capabilities was a central objective. The administration is also pursuing discussions on Iran's enrichment, with unresolved questions about whether any enrichment will be allowed.

via Fox News|
#epic-fury#g7#iran
Iran Hits US Air Command Center in Qatar as Ops Shift to Shaw AFB
defense4 months ago

Iran Hits US Air Command Center in Qatar as Ops Shift to Shaw AFB

Iranian missiles struck the Combined Air Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, severely damaging the facility which was not in use at the time; no injuries were reported, and the ongoing Epic Fury air campaign continued from Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, with Al Udeid’s CAOC operating in a reduced or parallel role. The incident underscores the need to disperse and harden critical command centers for future operations.

via Air & Space Forces Magazine|
#al-udeid#caoc#centcom
USAF Races to Refill MQ-9 Reaper Fleet After Iran Losses
defense4 months ago

USAF Races to Refill MQ-9 Reaper Fleet After Iran Losses

The Air Force plans to buy back a small number of unused MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers from General Atomics to backfill combat losses in the Middle East, but only a handful are available worldwide. With the MQ-9A fleet shrinking to about 135–165 aircraft, the service is pursuing the long-term MQ-9 Next (not expected for years) while cannibalizing Predator parts and reusing decommissioned drones to keep operations running.

via The War Zone|
#defense#drone-shortage#epic-fury
CSIS: U.S. Weapon Stockpiles Depleted, Rebuild Could Take Years
defense4 months ago

CSIS: U.S. Weapon Stockpiles Depleted, Rebuild Could Take Years

CSIS warns that Operation Epic Fury against Iran drained major U.S. munitions categories (TLAMs, THAAD, Patriot, SM-3/SM-6, JASSMs, PrSM), with replenishment taking years due to production limits and foreign sales; pre-war inventories were sizable but heavily drawn down, prompting pauses in arms shipments to Taiwan and raising concerns about readiness for potential conflicts with China, North Korea, and beyond as the Defense Department workflows and budgets aim to restore stocks by the late 2020s.

via The War Zone|
#csis#defense#epic-fury
defense4 months ago

Iran’s Hormuz leverage persists despite U.S. gains

Adm. Brad Cooper told a Senate panel that Iran remains capable of disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and can use that leverage in peace talks, even as U.S. forces say Iran’s military has been degraded. Details on missiles and stockpiles are disputed, and while Project Freedom could resume if ordered, the war—codenamed Epic Fury—has cost about $29 billion, potentially forcing funding trade-offs in training and force generation.

via Politico|
#brad-cooper#defense#epic-fury
Rubio says U.S. Iran campaign achieved its goals; Hormuz defense described as separate
world5 months ago

Rubio says U.S. Iran campaign achieved its goals; Hormuz defense described as separate

Rubio says the United States has achieved the objectives of its military campaign against Iran, with Operation Epic Fury concluded, and describes the subsequent Strait of Hormuz effort (Project Freedom) as smaller and defensive, to be used only if attacked. He urged a diplomatic path to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, notes ongoing talks with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and cites civilian sailor deaths in the Strait amid regional tensions, including UAE reports of missiles/drones strikes and a fragile ceasefire.

via Yahoo|
#epic-fury#iran#marco-rubio
world5 months ago

Pentagon Distinguishes Temporary Project Freedom From Epic Fury

Pentagon Chief Hegseth says Operation Project Freedom is separate from Epic Fury and temporary; the U.S. emphasizes it can safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz without entering Iranian airspace, CENTCOM and partners are coordinating with hundreds of ships, Iran is blamed as the aggressor and would face overwhelming firepower if it attacks shipping, and there are discussions about handing Strait duties to the world.

via Forex Factory|
#epic-fury#iran#pentagon
John Oliver Dismisses 'Epic Fury' and Trump’s Iran War Spin
entertainment6 months ago

John Oliver Dismisses 'Epic Fury' and Trump’s Iran War Spin

John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight mocks the Iran conflict coverage and the administration’s rhetoric, notably ridiculing the moniker 'Epic Fury,' critiquing Trump’s victory claims while the Pentagon seeks more funding, and highlighting real-world reactions (including a gas‑station voter calling Trump a “worthless pile of shit”) to illustrate how media spin colors public perception of the Middle East crisis.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#epic-fury#iran
Iran's missiles reportedly breach claimed range, Europe could be in crosshairs
world6 months ago

Iran's missiles reportedly breach claimed range, Europe could be in crosshairs

Two long-range Iranian missiles were launched toward Diego Garcia, suggesting Tehran’s arsenal may exceed the 2,000-km range it publicly claimed, though one reportedly failed and the other was intercepted; IDF warned the missiles could reach European capitals, prompting UK condemnation and warnings from analysts that Iran’s missile program is expanding beyond the Middle East and could threaten Europe, reinforcing the Epic Fury posture.

via Fox News|
#diego-garcia#epic-fury#europe