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Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, an Invisible yet Critical Part of the Operations over Iran

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Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, an Invisible yet Critical Part of the Operations over Iran
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BACN provides a long-range secure communication capability, acting as a “gateway” system that bridges the gap between disparate platforms that cannot communicate directly.
Throughout Operation Epic Fury, kinetic capabilities were in the spotlight, with fighter jets and bombers continuously striking Iranian targets with heavy ordnance. However, behind the scenes, there was another specialized asset which helped make this possible: the E-11A and its Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN).

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