Prince Sultan Air Base

Russo-Ukrainian War

Zelenskyy Claims Russia Mapped US Air Base in Saudi Arabia Before Iran Strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian satellites photographed Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days preceding an Iranian strike on March 26th. Citing Ukraine’s intelligence experience, Zelenskyy asserts that repeated photographing of a facility signals an imminent attack. He expressed “100%” certainty that Russia is sharing this intelligence with Iran to aid in striking American forces, suggesting Russia benefits from a prolonged Middle East conflict.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
World News

USAF AWACS Aircraft Obliterated in Iranian Attack

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control plane was among the aircraft damaged in a March 27 Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. The loss of this aging aircraft, which provides crucial battlefield management and surveillance capabilities, is particularly problematic given the dwindling E-3 fleet and the increasing strain on remaining assets. This incident highlights a growing concern about the U.S. military’s reliance on aging platforms and the urgent need to accelerate the procurement of replacements like the E-7 Wedgetail to maintain airpower projection in the region.

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