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Electronic Warfare · Counter-Droneus air forcef-15eapkws iiiran

U.S. Air Force Armed F-15Es with Laser-Guided Counter-Drone Rockets in About a Week

Facing a surge in Iranian-made drone threats in the Middle East in 2025, the Air Force rapidly integrated a low-cost guided rocket onto F-15E Strike Eagles, a capability that has since become its primary air-to-air anti-drone weapon in the region.

Sep 18, 202614:22

Missile Defense · Air Base Protectionus air forceiranmiddle eastwright-patterson air force base

U.S. Air Force Pursues Anti-Aircraft Guns to Harden Overseas Bases After Iranian Attacks

A new procurement effort signals a deliberate shift in how the Air Force intends to defend its forward-deployed installations against drones and missiles.

Sep 9, 202602:24

Military Infrastructure & Posture · Forward Defense Postureusairanbahrainnavy

Attack on NSA Bahrain Sparks Debate Over U.S. Naval Reconstitution in the Gulf

An Iranian strike that degraded the Navy's main Gulf hub has triggered urgent calls to rebuild — and a parallel debate about whether rebuilding in place still makes sense.

Aug 28, 202620:26