The Israel Defense Forces released video of an F-35I “Adir" stealth jet downing an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran, calling it a historic first for the aircraft.

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,

Fighter jets remain one of the most important tools in modern military strategy. While new technologies like drones and hypersonic missiles are reshaping warfare, the ability to control the skies still depends on high-performance combat aircraft.

Three US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait on Monday due to an “apparent friendly fire incident,” the US military said in a statement.

An F-15 Eagle is an all-weather tactical fighter designed to penetrate enemy defense, according to the Air Force's website.

Three US fighter jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defences in the Gulf, the United States admitted on Monday.

North American Aerospace Defense Command scrambled jet fighters, AWACs and other aircraft to intercept, identify and monitor the Russians.

Footage taken in Kuwait over the weekend appeared to show a US fighter jet crashing.