#friendly fire

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Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Responsible For Shooting Down Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles: Report

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

Three F-15E Strike Eagles Downed by Friendly Fire Over Kuwait

Kuwaiti air defenses mistakenly shot down three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles during Operation Epic Fury. All six crew members ejected safely.

Key Takeaways

Three F-15Es shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during Operation Epic Fury
All six crew members ejected safely and were recovered

DT Editorial Team·Mar 2, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com