What US Fighters Really Carry Into Combat Over Iran—And How It Compares to Ukraine

What US Fighters Really Carry Into Combat Over Iran—And How It Compares to Ukraine

Recent images released by the US military during strikes on Iran under Operation Epic Fury offer a rare glimpse into how American fighter jets are actually armed in combat—and the configurations look very different from what is typically seen in exercises, according to Defense Express on March 18. These real-world loadouts reveal unusual combinations, asymmetry, and mission-specific setups that reflect the realities of modern air warfare. We br…

Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury - March 17-18, 2026

03:00 EUROPE: Zelenskyy says Ukraine stands ready to help America counter Iran. Zelenskyy says Ukraine has developed expertise that could help defend American personnel and allied interests as tensions rise in the Middle East. EUROPE: The Dutch House of Representatives has adopted a motion to ban the Muslim Brotherhood. The motion, proposed by Party for Freedom (PVV) MPs Maikel Boon and Geert Wilders, requests that the government ban the Muslim…

Operation Epic Fury: cyber threat data in the Iran War

Iran's retaliatory campaign following Operation Epic Fury has collapsed the boundary between physical and digital warfare. Tenable's exposure data analysis across seven target countries reveals that the largest exploitable attack surface isn't the headline threat, it's a Microsoft Word N-day affecting nearly 14 million assets.Key takeaways:Exposure data rebalances the threat picture. A Microsoft Word N-day (CVE-2026-21514) accounts for nearly 14…

Operation Epic Fury: Why exposure data changes everything about Iran's cyber-kinetic campaign

Iran's retaliatory campaign following Operation Epic Fury has collapsed the boundary between physical and digital warfare. Tenable's exposure data analysis across seven target countries reveals that the largest exploitable attack surface isn't the headline threat, it's a Microsoft Word N-day affecting nearly 14 million assets. Key takeaways: Exposure data rebalances the threat picture. A Microsoft Word N-day (CVE-2026-21514) accounts for nearl…