Destruction of US radar plane at Saudi base raises surveillance concerns
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Iran hit the E-3 Sentry aircraft at Prince Sultan airbase on 27 March, underlining its ability to strike high-value targetsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe destruction of a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft in an Iranian strike on a Saudi Arabian airbase has raised questions over how a critical surveillance asset was left unprotected, and how Iran was able.
This developing story from the Middle East region is being tracked by international intelligence monitors. The situation remains fluid and additional details are expected as correspondents on the ground file updated reports.
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