The F-15E Strike Eagles of the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron are back in the Middle East, redeploying amid Iran’s deadly protest crackdown and U.S. strike threats—relive their 80+ drone kills from 2024 and what it means for the next swarm. As tensions spike with carrier movements and Tehran’s missile vows, this deep dive unpacks the tech, tactics, and stakes in the escalating drone wars.