F-35s Paved the Way for Strike Package During Operation Midnight Hammer
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First into enemy territory and last out, that's what an F-35 pilot's Sunday is like.
Air Force Confirms SEAD Role of F-35s in Midnight Hammer
The Air Force F-35As that participated in Operation Midnight Hammer—the June 22 strike against Iranian uranium enrichment and nuclear research facilities—conducted both suppression of enemy air defenses, also called SEAD, and provided fighter cover for the strike force as it departed Iran, the service acknowledged Nov. 24. The SEAD aspect of the F-35’s role in the operation was implied but not officially detailed previously. Fighters of the 38…
The U.S. Air Force provided further details on the role of F-35A Lightning II fighters in Operation Midnight Hammer, executed on June 22, 2025 against Iranian nuclear targets. The mission, led by personnel and aircraft from the 388th Wing, included actions to suppress air defences and escort B-2 bombers [...] The entry The U.S. Air Force detailed the attacks carried out by its F-35 fighters against Iranian anti-aircraft systems during Operation …
F-35s Paved the Way for Strike Package During Operation Midnight Hammer
The U.S. Air Force disclosed for the first time that the F-35s were tasked with the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses, and were the first in and last out of Iran during the strike mission. In a press release published on Nov. 25, 2025, the U.S. Air Force has disclosed new details about the role […]
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