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flag On March 4, 2026, Israel’s F-35I shot down an Iranian YAK-130 near Tehran, marking its first air-to-air kill and Israel’s first manned-aircraft combat in nearly 40 years.

flag On March 4, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed that an F-35I Adir stealth fighter shot down an Iranian YAK-130 combat trainer over Tehran, marking the first confirmed air-to-air kill by an F-35 and the first Israeli air-to-air combat with a manned aircraft in nearly 40 years. flag The engagement occurred during a major Israeli military operation targeting Iranian infrastructure, including missile systems and security facilities, as part of escalating regional hostilities. flag The YAK-130, a Russian-built trainer adapted for light attack missions, was reportedly intercepted during a flight near Tehran. flag Israel claimed air superiority and no damage to its aircraft, while Iran has not independently verified the event. flag The incident highlights the growing combat role of fifth-generation stealth fighters in modern warfare.

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