#air-combat

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Shield AI’s X-BAT Aims to Turn a VTOL Drone Into a Stealthy Autonomous Fighter

Shield AI has unveiled new details about its X-BAT concept, a tail-sitting jet-powered stealth drone designed for vertical takeoff and landing, autonomous combat missions, and internal weapons carriage on the scale of an

Key Takeaways

Shield AI disclosed new X-BAT details at Sea-Air-Space 2026.
The tail-sitting drone is designed for vertical takeoff and landing and autonomous combat missions.

DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via twz.com

U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Downed Over Iran as Rescue Effort Begins

A U.S. official told Reuters that an American fighter jet was shot down over Iran, prompting a search-and-rescue effort and sharply raising the stakes of the conflict.

Key Takeaways

A U.S. official told Reuters an American fighter jet was shot down over Iran.
U.S. aircraft are conducting a search-and-rescue effort for possible survivors.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via defensenews.com

Kuwaiti F/A-18 Downed Three USAF F-15Es in Friendly Fire

A newly surfaced report reveals a Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet was responsible for shooting down three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles in a friendly fire incident.

Key Takeaways

Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet shot down three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles per new report
Systemic failures in IFF and coalition coordination caused the misidentification

DT Editorial Team·Mar 7, 2026·3 min read·via twz.com

Israeli F-35 Scores First Air-to-Air Kill of Crewed Jet

Israel's Air Force achieves the first confirmed F-35 air-to-air shootdown of a crewed aircraft, downing an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 5, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com