US Uses B-2 Bombers, Suicide Drones, Anthropic AI
PUBLISHED Feb 28, 2026, 11:39 PM ET
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Washington — The United States struck Iranian targets on Saturday in Operation Epic Fury, deploying B-2 stealth bombers with 2,000-pound bombs, Tomahawk cruise missiles, F-18 and F-35 fighters, and one-way suicide drones modeled on Iran’s Shahed designs. U.S. Central Command released photographs and confirmed first combat use of LUCAS drones. Reuters reported the Pentagon used Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence services during the operation, though officials did not detail how those tools were applied. Spektreworks and the Pentagon did not respond to requests for comment. Additional official statements and damage assessments remain pending currently. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- June (previous year): U.S. deployed B-2 bombers in strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
- Late February: U.S. government designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk and ordered cessation of some engagements.
- Saturday: Operation Epic Fury carried out, striking Iranian targets with B-2s, Tomahawks, fighters, and LUCAS drones.
- CENTCOM released photographs and confirmed first combat use of LUCAS-style one-way drones.
- Reuters (Mar 2) reported Anthropic’s Claude was used; Pentagon and Anthropic did not provide detailed comments.
News Intelligence
- This operation shows the U.S. military's evolving tactics. They're using new tech like suicide drones and AI. If you're in defense, tech, or policy, keep an eye on these trends. They could shape future jobs and contracts.
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The U.S. military and defense industry benefited by exercising advanced strike capabilities, validating low-cost kamikaze drone tactics, and testing integration of commercial AI tools under combat conditions.
Iranian military infrastructure and command elements reportedly sustained strikes and disruption, while regional civilians and broader geopolitical stability faced increased risk and uncertainty.
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