U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles expanded their combat role during Operation Epic Fury by combining long-range precision strikes with drone-interception missions against Iranian threats, showing how the heavy fighter can shift between offensive strike, air defense, and counter-UAS missions in the same campaign. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link …
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| A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle conducts a combat air patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The aircraft supports regional deterrence and air-defense missions and has taken on an expanded counter-drone role, including using APKWS II guided rockets against unmanned aerial threats. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense) |
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