US Deploys EA-37B Compass Call in Iran War

Air Force’s EA-37B Compass Call Makes First Combat Deployment to Middle East

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the Air Force’s new EA‑37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft has been sent to the Middle East, marking the platform’s first operational use. […]

US deploys EA-37B Compass Call in Iran war

The US military has introduced a potent new weapon into the Iran fight with the deployment of the Air Force’s new EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft. The move marks the first known combat deployment of the platform as the Pentagon adds more specialized assets to the conflict. Two EA-37Bs recently flew from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to RAF Mildenhall, and US Central Command included the aircraft in an April 1, 2026, fact sheet on O…

Heading to the Middle East: The New EA-37B “Compass Call” Take Off from RAF Mildenhall for Their Operational Debut

The skies over the Mediterranean are setting the stage for a significant and unprecedented strategic movement by the US Air Force. Two brand-new EA-37B “Compass Call” electronic warfare aircraft are currently landing at the naval and air base of Souda Bay, on the island of Crete, after crossing continental Europe. The deployment began at RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk (United Kingdom). The historic British base, one of the main logistical and operat…

CENTCOM Confirms EA-37B Compass Call Deployed as Part of Operation Epic Fury

The EA-37B was added to the list of assets involved in Operation Epic Fury, although the aircraft have not yet arrived in the CENTCOM AOR. Following the arrival of two EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft have arrived at RAF Mildenhall, UK, on Mar. 31, 2026, the U.S. Central Command has now confirmed that the assets will be employed in Operation Epic Fury. This new development thus confirms that this will be the type’s first operation…

US Deploys EA-37B to Dominate Iran’s Airspace

Defense NewsU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that the EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft is actively participating in Operation Epic Fury, marking a major upgrade in the electromagnetic battlefield against Iran. The EA-37B is one of the most advanced electronic attack platforms in the world. Unlike conventional strike aircraft, its primary mission is not to destroy targets physically, but to blind, disrupt, and paralyze …