On cam: US F-15s blown away by allied air defense; 3 jets lost in Kuwait "friendly fire" nightmare

2026-03-02 08:52 PM IST

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets went down in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, a major US military operation in the Middle East. Early reports suggest the aircraft may have been lost due to friendly fire during active combat operations. Both the pilot and weapons systems officer ejected safely and were rescued by US and Kuwaiti forces. The F-15E Strike Eagle is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the US Air Force, known for its precision strike capability and long combat record.

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