Pentagon Debuts New Missiles, Drones and AI as Israeli F‑35I Records First Manned Fighter Kill in Iran War
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As the Pentagon showcases new missiles, drones and AI to flex U.S. military muscle in the region, the Israeli Air Force released gun‑camera video it says shows an F‑35I "Adir" shooting down an Iranian Yak‑130 over Tehran — an engagement Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar called a "historic" first manned fighter kill tied to Operation Roaring Lion. The downed aircraft, a Russian‑made Yak‑130 training/light‑attack jet delivered to Iran beginning in 2023, highlights Tehran's recent air‑force modernization.
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