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Russian forces report strikes by German HX-2 drones
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Russian forces report strikes by German HX-2 drones

Ukrainian forces are increasingly employing German-made HX-2 one-way strike drones along multiple frontline sectors, according to reporting by Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi. Militarnyi reported that HX-2 drones developed by German defense technology company Helsing are now being used on several operational axes to conduct strikes inside Russian-controlled rear zones. According to the outlet, the drones […]

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U.S. Air Force loses three F-15E jets in friendly fire incident
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U.S. Air Force loses three F-15E jets in friendly fire incident

United States Central Command confirmed that three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait late March 1 during what officials described as an apparent friendly fire incident while supporting Operation Epic Fury, according to an official command statement. In a statement released from Tampa, Florida, U.S. Central Command said: […]

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US fighter jets crash near Kuwait base amid Iran tensions; cause under investigation
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US fighter jets crash near Kuwait base amid Iran tensions; cause under investigation

Several U.S. fighter jets have crashed in Kuwait near Ali Al Salem Air Base, with all crew members reported safe, according to Kuwaiti authorities. The incident occurred against the backdrop of escalating regional hostilities involving Iran and U.S. forces in the Gulf. The Kuwaiti military confirmed that a search-and-rescue operation was launched immediately after the […]

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Kuwait confirms loss of several U.S. fighter jets
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Kuwait confirms loss of several U.S. fighter jets

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that several United States Air Force combat aircraft crashed during morning hours, stating that all aircrews survived and were safely recovered following emergency search and rescue operations, according to an official government statement identified as Statement No. 7. In its official announcement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense spokesperson said: “This […]

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F-15 Seen Crashing in Flames in the Middle East, Crew Ejected
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F-15 Seen Crashing in Flames in the Middle East, Crew Ejected

A video appears to show a U.S. F-15 spinning toward the ground in flames in the Middle East, as Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense says multiple U.S. military aircraft crashed. Videos emerged online in the morning of Mar. 2, 2026, show what has been described as a U.S. Air Force F-15 being hit by surface to […]

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Russia begins using new type of long-range cruise missile
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Russia begins using new type of long-range cruise missile

Ukrainian defense-linked sources report that Russia has begun limited operational use of a new subsonic cruise missile, identified as “Izdeliye-30,” during strikes against Ukraine following testing activities that started in late 2025. According to the Ukrainian OSINT community “Polkovnyk HSh,” which maintains close ties with Ukrainian military sources, Russia initiated isolated testing and early combat […]

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Iran deploys Yak-130 jets for drone patrols over Tehran
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Iran deploys Yak-130 jets for drone patrols over Tehran

Iran has deployed Yak-130 advanced jet trainer aircraft in air patrol missions over Tehran, where the aircraft have been observed armed with air-to-air missiles and tasked with countering unmanned aerial threats. Reports citing aviation observers indicate that Yak-130 aircraft of the Iranian Air Force were seen conducting patrol flights alongside MiG-29 fighter interceptors over Tehran. […]

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U.S. Forces strike Iranian one-way drone base
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U.S. Forces strike Iranian one-way drone base

United States Central Command released video footage confirming that U.S. forces identified and destroyed an operational launch site used by Iranian armed forces to deploy one-way attack drones, following surveillance conducted by a reconnaissance unmanned aerial system. In footage published by U.S. Central Command, a surveillance drone is shown identifying a concealed operational location where […]

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U.S. Forces destroy Iranian Su-22 combat aircraft
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U.S. Forces destroy Iranian Su-22 combat aircraft

United States Central Command released new video footage showing precision airstrikes against Iranian military targets, including the destruction of at least two Su-22 fighter jets positioned at a military airfield in Iran. In a statement accompanying the video, U.S. Central Command said: “U.S. forces are taking bold action to eliminate imminent threats posed by the […]

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U.S. F-15 fighter jet crashes in Kuwait
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U.S. F-15 fighter jet crashes in Kuwait

A United States Air Force F-15 fighter jet crashed west of Al Jahra, Kuwait, during morning hours after losing control in flight, with both pilots ejecting safely moments before impact, according to circulating video evidence and open-source geolocation analysis of the crash site. Videos shared online and later geolocated by open-source analysts show the aircraft […]

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