Israel says fighter jet took down Iranian warplane, the first shootdown of its kind

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ashley CarnahanMarch 4, 2026 at 02:18 PM

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Israel's military announced that an F-35I "Adir" stealth fighter jet shot down an Iranian Air Force Yak-130, marking the first time this type of aircraft has downed a manned fighter in combat. The incident occurred over Tehran skies, though the specific date was not given. The F-35I is Israel's customized version of the U.S.-made F-35 Lightning II. Iran received its first Yak-130 training aircraft in September 2023, which is a Russian-made, two-seat combat training aircraft. The Israeli Air Force commander emphasized the strength of the air force and indicated further missions were expected.

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