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U.S. Military Weapons Deployed Against Iran

 



The joint U.S.-Israeli military operation began on February 28, 2026, targeting multiple Iranian sites. The weaponry includes a mix of aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and missile defense systems.

1. Fighter and Bomber Aircraft

  • Israeli Jets: F-15 Eagle, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II

  • U.S. Bombers:

    • B-1 Lancer: Used against underground missile storage and launch sites.

    • B-2 Spirit: Long-range stealth bomber; can carry 18,000 kg of payload including GBU-57A/B bunker-buster bombs (27,200 kg each tested). Capable of ~11,000 km without refueling.

    • B-52 Stratofortress: Strategic long-range bomber; payload up to 32,000 kg; range ~14,200 km.

2. Drones

  • Lucas drones: Used for surveillance and early strike operations.

  • MQ-9 Reaper: Turboprop drone capable of 27+ hours of endurance; ceiling up to 50,000 ft; payload 1,746 kg. Previously used to strike Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders.

3. Cruise Missiles

  • Tomahawk missiles: Long-range precision-guided missiles used by the U.S. Navy.

4. Rocket and Artillery Systems

  • M-142 High-Power Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS): Multi-launch rocket system; portable by cargo planes such as C-17, C-5, and C-130; cost ~$20 million. Used in Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, and now Iran.

5. Air Defense Systems

  • Patriot MIM-104: Widely used missile defense system to intercept incoming threats; deployed in Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia.

  • THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense): Designed to intercept short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. Cost ~$1.25 billion; missile per unit ~$12.7 million. Successfully used in Yemen, UAE, and previous Israel-Iran conflicts.

6. Support Aircraft and Refueling

  • EA-18 Growler: Electronic warfare, capable of jamming enemy communications.

  • AEW&C, P-8 maritime patrol, and other airborne command planes for surveillance and control.

  • Air refueling: KC-46A, KC-135R/T planes refueling aircraft in Middle East, Germany, and UK.

7. Naval Assets

  • USS Abraham Lincoln: Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier; crew 5,600; carries 90 aircraft.

  • USS Gerald R. Ford: Largest U.S. carrier; crew 4,600; carries 74 aircraft.

  • Additional ships capable of launching Tomahawk missiles and supplying logistical support.

Summary

The operation uses combined air, sea, and drone assets, with precision munitions capable of striking high-value Iranian targets. Long-range bombers, drones, cruise missiles, and missile defense systems allow the U.S. to conduct deep strikes while maintaining strategic and tactical flexibility.

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