Overview

• A drone attack on the U.S. base in Jordan killed three soldiers and injured at least 40, revealing inadequacies in air defense systems.
• Military sources indicate the base relied on outdated and often malfunctioning radar, lacking effective counter-drone measures.
• The attack has led to the largest U.S. airstrike on Iranian-aligned targets in Iraq and Syria since the escalation of the Gaza conflict.
• Investigations suggest the drone evaded detection by flying too low, contradicting earlier theories of radar confusion.
• The incident has spurred immediate changes in defense postures, with a focus on improving drone detection and countermeasures.