How Iran brought down US warplanes: Inside the rare air defence breakthrough
Iran's air defence network has reportedly brought down US warplanes, including an F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10 Warthog, in a rare development in modern conflict dynamics. The incidents suggest that Tehran retains the ability to respond in contested airspace, despite weeks of sustained strikes by US and Israeli forces.
Iran's air defence network has brought down US warplanes. An F-15E Strike Eagle was downed, with one crew member rescued and another still missing. Iran also reported an A-10 Warthog crash in the Persian Gulf region. The incidents follow weeks of aerial operations, with over 13,000 missions and 12,300 strikes on targets across Iran. Iran's air defence systems, including the domestically developed Majid surface-to-air missile system, are believed to have played a role in the engagements. The system uses electro-optical and infrared tracking technology, allowing it to detect aircraft without emitting signals.
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