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Ukrainian F-16 Scored First Air-To-Air Kill Against A Russian Fighter: Top U.S. General

Top U.S. general says a Ukrainian F-16 scored its first air-to-air kill

Gen. Dan Caine said a Ukrainian F-16 recently shot down a Russian fighter.
The statement is the first public confirmation from a senior U.S. military official.
The event was framed as evidence of Ukraine’s growing layered air defense capability.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 22, 2026·via twz.com

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USAF Wants Air-To-Air Missile With A Whopping 1,000-Mile Range

US Air Force Seeks Air-To-Air Missile With 1,000-Nautical-Mile Reach

The Air Force plans a classified industry meeting on the Air Force Long Range Weapon in August at Eglin Air Force Base.
The notice calls for both air-to-air and air-to-surface variants with a threshold minimum range of 1,000 nautical miles.
The initial focus is on air-to-air capability, especially for holding high-value support aircraft at risk from much greater distances.
The solicitation also emphasizes modularity and leaves room for multiple vendors.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 25, 2026·via twz.com

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Could The X-BAT Stealth Fighter Drone Change The Air Combat Game?

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

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.
The company says its internal payload bays are roughly comparable in size to those of the F-35.
VTOL testing is planned before the end of 2026 and is central to the program’s viability.

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

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US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran

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

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.
The incident, if confirmed, would mark the first enemy shoot-down of a manned U.S. aircraft in Operation Epic Fury.

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

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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

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
Incident highlights enduring risks of multinational air combat operations

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

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Israeli Air Force First To Claim F-35 Air-To-Air Kill Of A Crewed Aircraft

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

First confirmed F-35 air-to-air kill of a crewed aircraft in combat history
Israeli F-35I Adir downed an Iranian Yak-130 trainer over Tehran
Validates F-35 air combat capability though against an inferior adversary

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

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