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Military Operations · Combat Losses & Procurementusasenatespecial operations commandf-15e

Senate Seeks $127.5 Million to Replace Special Operations Aircraft Lost Rescuing F-15E Crew Member in Iran

Draft 2027 defense authorization legislation would fund replacements for four MH-6 Little Bird helicopters and two MC-130J transports destroyed during the April rescue of a downed F-15E weapons systems officer from deep inside Iran.

Jun 18, 202616:07

Military Doctrine & Strategy · Unmanned Systemsusaapacheirandrone warfare

Apache Loss Near Oman During Iran Conflict Exposes Vulnerability of Legacy Attack Helicopters to Drone Threats

The downing of a U.S. Army Apache near Oman during the Iran conflict is prompting analysts to question whether traditional crewed attack platforms can keep pace with a rapidly evolving drone-centric battlefield.

Jun 18, 202615:14