air assault

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In the air assault on Iran that began Saturday, American fighter pilots are flying sortie after sortie alongside refueling tankers, reconnaissance planes, bombers, drones and other U.S. aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

But he was no match for the army’s air assault.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

As tensions rose along the border, Israeli leaders considered launching a major air assault against Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, according to Israeli and U.S. officials.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Air Force, have been practicing fighting in an island jungle environment against an advanced enemy force, with exercises including paratrooper drops, a long-range air assault, and re-supply by air and sea.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

Forces from Australia and the Philippines also took part in the largest-ever military exercises held between the two nations, which included a mock beach landing and air assault manoeuvres near the South China Sea.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023