Iran, Israel and the jet
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In its decades of service, this U.S. fighter jet has never lost, and yet three were just shot down. Details are still murky, but here's what we know so far.
On March 1, 2026, three American fighter jets crashed in Kuwait under circumstances that appear to involve friendly fire from Kuwaiti defenses, while the region was engulfed in intense aerial exchanges involving aircraft,
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US fighter jets shot down over Kuwait appear linked to North Carolina unit
Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on Sunday by friendly Kuwaiti fire during an Iranian air assault, with all six crew members ejecting safely and being recovered. The aircraft appear linked to a North Carolina-based unit,
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Israel says an F-35 shot down an Iranian jet in air-to-air combat, a first for the stealth fighter
The F-35, which is flown by many countries, had previously only logged missile and drone interceptions until now.
Speed has long been one of the greatest advantages in air combat, and many of the world’s most iconic fighter jets were built with that principle in mind. From Cold War interceptors to modern multirole aircraft,
Two Russian TU-142 military aircraft were tracked near Alaska and Canada.
An F-15 Eagle is an all-weather tactical fighter designed to penetrate enemy defense, according to the Air Force's website.
Aircraft, missiles and drones are said to be a historically messy combination in the air.
Israeli attack on Iran, the U.S. is moving more tactical jets to the Middle East. On Tuesday, additional F-35A Lightning II
Footage taken in Kuwait over the weekend appeared to show a US fighter jet crashing.