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F-35I shot down Yak-130
Iran

Updated: Israeli F-35I Shoots Down Iranian Yak-130 Over Iran

This is the first time an F-35 has shot down a manned fighter jet. We will probably get more details throughout the day, but on Mar. 4, 2026, the Israeli…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 4, 2026
UK Defends Akrotiri F-35B Shoots Down Drones
F-35

UK Confirms F-35Bs Shot Down Drones as New Defences are Deployed for RAF Akrotiri

The UK MoD has confirmed that its F-35B Lightning stealth fighters engaged and destroyed drones over Jordan, as it announces additional protective measures for RAF Akrotiri.  Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
March 3, 2026
YFQ-44A Hivemind Lattice AIs
Drones

YFQ-44A CCA Tests Shield AI’s Hivemind and Anduril’s Lattice AIs During Single Flight

The YFQ-44A CCA switched between Shield AI’s Hivemind and Anduril’s Lattice AIs during the same flight, completing tasks with both. Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) flew with…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
March 3, 2026
Qatar shot down two Iranian Su-24s
Iran

Qatar Shoots Down Two Iranian Su-24 Fencer Tactical Bombers

The Qatari MoD says the Qatar Emiri Air Force has shot down two Iranian Su-24s, as well as seven ballistic missiles and five drones. As the third day of combat…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 2, 2026
RAF Akrotiri Cyprus Attack Reinforcements
Iran

Greece Sends Frigates and Fighters to Defend Cyprus After RAF Akrotiri Attack

After a drone struck RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus, Greece has elected to deploy naval vessels and F-16s to the Republic of Cyprus in order to help defend their close ally. …

Kai Greet Kai Greet
March 2, 2026
B-1B Lancer Iran Operation Epic Fury
Iran

B-1B Lancers Join Operation Epic Fury Direct from Ellsworth AFB

It has been confirmed, after movements were quietly tracked by enthusiasts, that USAF B-1B Lancer strategic bombers flying direct from South Dakota were deployed in action against Iranian military sites. …

Kai Greet Kai Greet
Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 2, 2026
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