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F-15 pilot saw jellyfish-like Iranian drone formation before ejecting over Iran in April
NDTV··24 Jun
NDTV reported citing CNN that the rescued US pilot described multiple interconnected drones moving as one with smaller units below larger ones moments before his aircraft was shot down, the first US plane lost over Iran during the conflict.
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What It Means For You
- Drone swarm tactics may reshape Middle East air defence.
- US pilot accounts are under intelligence scrutiny.
- Ceasefire talks continue amid military technology fears.
What's Happening
- F-15 pilot reported unusual drone formation in April.
- US intelligence is divided on the account.
- Pilot suffered concussion during ejection.
Incident Background
- It was the first US aircraft shot down over Iran.
- A rescue mission also lost an A-10 aircraft.
- Iran may be advancing coordinated drone networking.
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