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How tech enabled the overnight rescue of a downed US airman in Iran- analysis

The rescue force operated under the protection of a substantial US air presence as it faced fire from nearby Iranian troops. So what technology was used?

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq on May 5, 2018.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Netanyahu congratulates Trump for rescue of F-15 pilot who was shot down in Iran

"Congratulations, President Trump. All Israelis rejoice in the incredible rescue of a brave American pilot by America's dauntless warriors,” Netanyahu said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A USAF McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle lands at RAF Lakenheath on July 22, 2025 in Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

US successfully rescues second airman deep behind enemy lines in Iran, Trump confirms

In a report by Axios, US officials confirmed that a specialized commando unit, accompanied by heavy air support, successfully conducted a rescue operation in Iran.

|BySHOSHANA BAKER, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
US Air Force crew work on a Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules before take-off from RAF Fairford on March 18, 2026 in Fairford, England.

Behind enemy lines: How US Air Force's well-oiled rescue machine operates

Since Vietnam, the US has successfully rescued thousands of downed aircrew members in hostile territory, including in Iraq and Bosnia, thanks to special helicopter models and pilot survival kits.

|ByUDI ETZION

Air Force participates in a joint exercise in Greece

Air Force Chief Norkin: “Mutual learning will make us better prepared for a wide range of real-time scenarios.”

APRIL 18, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM
An Israeli F16 fighter jet takes off during a joint international aerial training exercise hosted by Israel and dubbed "Blue Flag 2017" at Ovda military air base in southern Israel November 8, 2017. Picture taken November 8, 2017. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen)

IAF updates Independence Day app with flyover games, trivia and more

The app will show the location and timing of the flyover in real time as well as locations from which it can be watched.

APRIL 13, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE IDF F-35 ‘Adir’ fighter plane. Could Chinese quantum radar render such stealth aircraft vulnerable?

US Air Force receives first F-15EX fighter jet

The IAF was said to be interested in the aircraft, and can now follow its performance closely.

MARCH 14, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM
An F15EX fighter jet taking off from a runway in the United States.