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Iran Strikes US Air Base in Saudi Arabia, Damaging E-3 Sentry AWACS Aircraft

US Air Force Hit by Iranian Missile and Drone Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base

An Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 27, 2026, damaged a US Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft and several KC-135 Stratotanker refueling planes, wounding at least 10 US service members. The attack on the base, which serves as a key forward hub for US air operations in the Middle East, highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iran’s military capabilities. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.

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    Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1774782090159-3569
    URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/us-e3-sentry-awacs-damaged-iranian-strike-saudi-arabia
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    Iran Strikes US Air Base in Saudi Arabia, Damaging E-3 Sentry AWACS Aircraft

    US Air Force Hit by Iranian Missile and Drone Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base

    An Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 27, 2026, damaged a US Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft and several KC-135 Stratotanker refueling planes, wounding at least 10 US service members. The attack on the base, which serves as a key forward hub for US air operations in the Middle East, highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iran’s military capabilities. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.

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      Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1774782090159-3569
      URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/us-e3-sentry-awacs-damaged-iranian-strike-saudi-arabia
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