Iran War Weapons & Equipment Tracker
What weapons are being used in the 2026 Iran war?
This catalog documents every major weapon system deployed in Operation Epic Fury, the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran that began February 28, 2026. The US Central Command has confirmed more than 20 types of aircraft, ships, missiles, and other weapons systems have been used against over 1,000 targets inside Iran. Iran has responded with more than 500 ballistic missiles and 1,000+ one-way attack drones aimed at Israel, US bases, and Gulf allies.
United States arsenal
The US has deployed its most advanced platforms. The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber — the only aircraft capable of carrying the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator — has been used against Iran’s deeply buried nuclear facilities at Fordow and Natanz. Naval forces launched the opening salvo with Tomahawk cruise missiles from USS Thomas Hudner and other Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Carrier-based F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-35C Lightning II jets operate from USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The Pentagon debuted new systems in this conflict including the LUCAS drone (a reverse-engineered Shahed) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) fired from HIMARS launchers.
Iranian arsenal
Iran is using a trifecta of short-to-medium range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and one-way attack drones. Shahed-136 loitering munitions ($20,000 each) have been fired in massive swarms to economically exhaust expensive US and Israeli interceptors. Shahab-3 and Kheibar Shekan ballistic missiles have struck targets across Israel and Gulf states. Iran has also claimed use of its Fattah-1 hypersonic missile, designed to evade Arrow-3 and THAAD defenses. Read more about how China’s relationship with Iran affects weapons supply.
Israeli arsenal
Israel’s strike force is built around the F-35I Adir (Israeli-modified F-35A) and F-15I Ra’am long-range strike aircraft. Its defensive architecture uses three layers: Iron Dome against short-range rockets and drones, David’s Sling against cruise missiles and medium-range threats, and Arrow-3 for exo-atmospheric interception of Iranian ballistic missiles. Interceptor stockpiles are reportedly strained by the ongoing Iranian barrages.
The cost asymmetry problem
A single Patriot PAC-3 interceptor costs roughly $4 million — fired to shoot down a Shahed drone that costs Iran only $20,000. This 200:1 cost ratio is why the US has rushed newer systems like the APKWS (~$25,000 per shot) and the Coyote Block 2 interceptor (~$125,000) into Gulf bases. The Pentagon burned through a significant portion of its THAAD interceptor inventory during last June’s 12-day war alone. For context on the broader conflict economics, see our economic impact analysis and oil price tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most powerful weapon used against Iran?
The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator — a 30,000-pound bunker buster bomb designed to destroy deeply buried hardened targets. It is the only weapon capable of reaching Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities. Only the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber can carry it.
How many missiles has Iran fired?
According to US military officials and independent tallies, Iran has fired more than 500 ballistic missiles and over 1,000 drones since hostilities began February 28, 2026. Most have been intercepted by US Patriot, THAAD, and Israeli Iron Dome systems, but dozens have struck targets.
What is the Shahed-136 drone?
The Shahed-136 is a cheap ($20,000) one-way attack drone — also called a “loitering munition” or “kamikaze drone.” It carries a 110-pound warhead over ranges of 1,000+ miles. Its slow, low-altitude flight makes it hard to detect on radar, and Iran has fired these in mass swarms to overwhelm expensive air defenses.
Does Iran have hypersonic missiles?
Iran claims the Fattah-1 is a hypersonic missile, capable of Mach 13–15 speeds with maneuvering warheads that can evade Israeli Arrow-3 and US THAAD interceptors. It was unveiled in 2023 and has reportedly been used in strikes during the current war, though independent verification remains limited.
What is Operation Epic Fury?
Operation Epic Fury is the US code name for its joint military operations with Israel against Iran that began February 28, 2026. The opening wave killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. See our complete war timeline for a day-by-day chronology.
How much does Israel’s Iron Dome cost?
Each Tamir interceptor fired by Iron Dome costs approximately $50,000. A full Iron Dome battery (radar + control + launchers) costs around $100 million. The system has reported an 85%+ intercept success rate against incoming rockets and drones.
Where is this data sourced from?
All weapon entries cite verified reporting from US Central Command (CENTCOM), Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Washington Times, CNN, Stars and Stripes, Al Jazeera, and Misbar, along with manufacturer specifications. See our OSINT methodology for details on how we verify weapons information.