Fighter jets
Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, pilot rescued after ejection
US media reported that the sole pilot on board was safely rescued, with Tehran claiming the shootdown of the A-10 as the second successful strike on a US aircraft within 24 hours.
US fighter jet shot down over Iran, one pilot rescued, source confirms to 'Post'
IRGC claims to have attacked Dubai Oracle data center, US fighter jets at Jordan's Al Azraq base
Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year
Deliveries of Taiwan’s delayed F-16V fighter jets are set to begin this year, as production reaches full capacity following earlier setbacks.
US intensifies campaign to reopen Strait of Hormuz, deploys A-10s, Apaches - report
Top US general Dan Caine had announced that American A-10 Thunderbolt II jets had entered the war and were on missions along Iran’s southern flank.
New air force tactics reduce refueling needs for attack runs on Iran
The new tactic is for air force jets to accelerate to high altitude on a much faster, steeper trajectory when taking off from Israel to save fuel.
Can Iran be defeated by airstrikes alone? - opinion
Two weeks of airstrikes haven’t toppled Iran: history suggests ground forces are crucial to toppling the regime.
Turkey moves to bolster northern Cyprus with six F-16 fighter jets - report
Turkey is considering deploying F-16 jets to Cyprus and other measures to ensure the security of the Turkish Cypriot state amid spreading regional conflict.
Israeli strike in Tehran eliminates senior Iranian official linked to anti-Israel ops
IAF also struck Iranain jets based in Isfahan, 50 ammunition bunkers and a command building for the Khayyam satellite, which the IDF said had been used for surveillance of Israel.
Shorter, faster, deadlier: World’s militaries stunned by power of Israel Air Force - analysis
The Iranians are no fools. We were not the only ones preparing for the event. They were too. The previous operation taught them a few things.
Iranian bombers were 'minutes away' from striking US base in Qatar - report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said later on Thursday that four additional Typhoon fighter jets would be sent to Qatar as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.
Kuwaiti civilians rush to help US pilot after friendly-fire downs three F-15 fighter jets
“Are you fine? Do you need anything? You are safe. Thank you for helping us,” one man can be heard saying in the video of the incident.
Israeli F-35 shoots down Iranian fighter jet in historic first for aircraft
This marks the first time an F-35 has ever achieved a confirmed air-to-air takedown.
