$500M E-3 Sentry AWACS Destroyed: AWACS, Ground Radars & Tankers Destroyed

The destruction of a E-3 Sentry at Prince Sultan Air Base marks one of the most significant losses for the United States Air Force in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Confirmed footage shows the high-value AWACS aircraft—responsible for airborne surveillance and battle management—destroyed in a precision strike targeting its radar dome. Alongside it, multiple KC-135 Stratotanker tankers were also reportedly destroyed, further straining U.S. air operations across the region. With additional losses to critical radar systems and increasing pressure on aging refueling fleets, the attack highlights growing vulnerabilities in U.S. force projection capabilities. As replacement platforms like the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail remain years away in sufficient numbers, the strike could have lasting implications for air superiority and operational sustainability in the Middle East. Alien Machine YF-23 https://youtu.be/pv9LqYqvT5E Thank you for visiting UFK https://twitter.com/ChannelUfk https://www.facebook.com/DEFCON321/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ufkchannel Instagram: ufkchannel For business enquiries: [email protected]