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.

The IDF said that the Israeli Air Force “is operating to obtain aerial superiority over the skies of Tehran.” ...

Incident also 1st time in some 40 years that Israeli Air Force engaged in air-to-air combat with manned aircraft; IAF expected to mark jet with decal 'victory mark' to denote achievement The post In ...

The F-35, which is flown by many countries, had previously only logged missile and drone interceptions until now.

An F-35 made history on March 4, 2026, by shooting down a Russian-made aircraft over Tehran—the first confirmed air-to-air ...

An Israeli stealth fighter jet shot down a manned Iranian aircraft in a historic first early Wednesday during ongoing bombardments five days into “Operation Epic Fury.” The Russian-made Iranian ...

Israel said one of its F-35 fighter jets, known as an Adir, had downed another crewed plane over Tehran, the Iranian capital. Iran did not immediately comment. By Aaron Boxerman Reporting from ...

In this U.S. Navy-released handout, two F-35C fly over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28, 2026, at sea. (U.S. Navy via Getty ...