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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
May 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
CENTCOM says it helped intercept 6,000 drones and 1,500 missiles
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CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper told the Senate CENTCOM posture hearing that CENTCOM helped intercept over 6,000 drones and 1,500 ballistic missiles.
WHO: Admiral Brad Cooper, US Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: Provided figures on CENTCOM’s role in regional air defense intercepting more than 6,000 one-way attack drones and over 1,500 ballistic missiles
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To brief the Senate Committee on Armed Services on the Posture of CENTCOM
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