2nd F-15E Aviator Recovered in High-Risk CSAR Misson Inside Iran
On April 4, 2026, a Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) of a F-15E Strike Eagle that was shot down over Iran on April 3, 2026, was rescued by American forces.
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USAF F-15E Strike Eagle Downed in Iran
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over southern Iran. One of the two-man was rescued. This was the first aircraft to be downed over Iran.
Epic Fury Update – April 3, 2026
An update brief on Operation Epic Fury – the War in Iran. Events, tactics, strategy, drones, air strikes, Future operations in the Strait of Hormuz and on Kharq Island.
Monthly Drone Report – March 2026
Drone warfare continues to evolve rapidly in March 2026, shaping battlefield dynamics across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and other operational theaters. Low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS) remain capable of imposing disproportionate operational and economic costs on technologically advanced military forces.
SOF Weekly Brief – Mar 30, 2026
This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. There is a lot happening in the special operations world – modernization, deployments, and technological innovation. Information and influence operations continue to expand as instruments of state power.
Iran War Weekly Update – 28 Mar 2026
Strategic Friction Emerges as Military Momentum Continues Covering Developments from 20-27 March 2026 Executive Summary During the past week of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. and Israeli military operations continued to degrade Iranian military capability while strategic challenges became more pronounced. […]
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SOF Weekly Brief – Mar 16, 2026
Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and global conflicts. Executive Summary This weekly briefing summarizes developments in special operations forces (SOF), global conflicts, intelligence, and national security from the past week. This past week saw expanding […]
Epic Fury Update – Mar 15, 2026
Update Summary of Operation Epic Fury. As the Iran War enters the third week the U.S. and Israel air attacks continue, Iranian leadership and top military leaders eliminated, thousands of targets destroyed or damaged in Iran, missile and drone attacks […]
National K-9 Veterans Day – March 13
March 13 marks National K-9 Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring the military working dogs (MWDs) that have served alongside U.S. service member in war and peace. On May 13, 1942, the United States Army began training dogs for […]
Operation Epic Fury Update – Mar 13, 2026
U.S. and Israeli forces are continuing their attacks across Iran hitting a variety of targets ranging from aircraft, airfields, communications nodes, leadership, radar sites, naval vessels, and more. There are reports that Israel has been striking Iranian oil production facilities. […]
MARSOC – 20 Years Old
Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) passed the 20 year mark in 2026. It was officially activated as a component of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The major organizations of MARSOC are: The Marines have a long history […]
SOF Weekly Update – March 9, 2026
Curated news, analysis, and commentary on special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: Aircraft is staged for flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of […]
Operation Epic Fury Update
Key Developments in Operation Epic Fury (6 March 2026). U.S. and Israeli Target Set. Israel appears focused on regime targets, including leadership figures, police intelligence agencies, and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. The U.S. appears focused on destroying Iranian […]
Iran Weekly Update
A weekly update on the U.S.-Iran conflict covering military, diplomatic, economic, and political topics. Summary of Past Week in Operation Epic Fury Over the past week the U.S. and Israel have conducted a massive bombing campaign against targets in Iran. […]