The Economic Times

US Eyes in the Sky wiped out - what is the E-3 Sentry aircraft destroyed in Iran strike?

More than 300 US troops are injured in escalating conflict. Fresh reports confirm a US jet mangled by Iranian strike. The attack targeted Prince Sultan Air Base using missiles and drones. This was not a minor hit. It damaged a high-value E-3 Sentry. This aircraft controls air battles and tracks threats in real time. Experts call this loss critical. It creates serious surveillance gaps. It weakens rapid response capability. The Iran attack on US jet signals rising military risk. Tensions with Iran are now sharply higher. The situation remains volatile and dangerous.