F-35 fighter jet makes history in Iran war

The Israel Defense Forces made the announcement after an Iranian YAK-130 jet was shot down over Tehran amid the ongoing war.

Israeli stealth fighter shoots down Iranian jet in historic first

An Israeli stealth fighter jet has shot down a manned Iranian aircraft in a major show of force as the Islamic Republic ...

Israel says an F-35 shot down an Iranian jet in air-to-air combat, a first for the stealth fighter

The F-35, which is flown by many countries, had previously only logged missile and drone interceptions until now.
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Iran conflict 2026: Israeli F-35 claims type's first combat kill against manned aircraft

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has claimed the first air-to-air kill for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) against a manned aircraft, with ...
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Breaking: 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 Defense Forces announced on social media that ...
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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 ...