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World Defense News
Mar
28
U.S. Confirms Air Superiority in Iran as A-10 Jets and Apache Helicopters Face No Air Defense Engagement
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said A-10 Thunderbolt II land attack jets and AH-64 Apache helicopters flew inside Iranian airspace, including over the Strait of Hormuz, a direct challenge in one of the world’s most heavily defended corridors.
- If accurate, the flights demonstrate the U.S. can push low-altitude strike aircraft into contested territory long dominated by advanced air defenses.
- The reported missions suggest U.S. forces either penetrated or bypassed Iran’s layered defenses with platforms built for close air support, not stealth entry.
- Operations over the Strait point to localized air superiority or tightly managed corridors enabled by electronic warfare, suppression of enemy air defenses, or forward basing.
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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducts combat air operations over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during Operation Epic Fury, supporting precision strikes and maritime security missions in the Strait of Hormuz. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War)  SEE THIS> 
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28
Ukraine strikes Russian Project 23550 combat icebreaker Purga in surprise attack over 1,000 km from war zone
Ukraine demonstrated its long-range strike capability by damaging a Russian Project 23550 Arktika-class icebreaking patrol ship, identified as the Purga, at the Vyborg shipyard deep inside Russian territory.
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Russia’s approach in the Arctic relies on persistent presence and logistical support, making vessels like the Project 23550 (such as the Purga and the Ivan Papanin) central to its strategy. (Picture source: Ukraine AFU and Russian MoD) |
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