Summary
The Israeli Defense Forces reported that its F-35 fighter jet shot down an Iranian warplane over Tehran. This event marks the first time an F-35 has shot down a manned fighter aircraft.
Key Facts
- An Israeli F-35 fighter jet shot down an Iranian warplane.
- The incident occurred over the skies of Tehran, Iran.
- The Iranian aircraft was a YAK-130 fighter jet.
- This is the first recorded instance of an F-35 shooting down a manned fighter plane.
- The information was shared by the Israel Defense Forces on Telegram.
- The F-35 fighter jet involved is an Israeli Air Force variant called the "Adir."
- The event is described as a historic first for the F-35 aircraft.
