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Operation Epic Fury: U.S. and partners intercepted more than 7,500 Iranian attack drones and ballistic missiles across the Middle East
US officials said American and partner forces intercepted more than 6,000 Iranian one-way attack drones and over 1,500 ballistic missiles during Operation Epic Fury. The defensive effort combined Patriot and THAAD batteries with Israeli Arrow, David's Sling and Iron Dome systems across the region. More than 50,000 US personnel supported the operation, which began on February 28 and required sustained coordination among sensors, command networks and multiple interceptor families. The reported totals do not specify the number of interceptors expended or assign each engagement to a particular system, limiting conclusions about efficiency and magazine depth.