Kuwaiti Friendly Fire Incident Downs Three US Fighter Jets
March 2 – March 7, 2026
Kuwaiti air defenses mistakenly engaged and destroyed three US F-15E jets during a combat mission. While the incident resulted in the loss of the aircraft, all six crew members were successfully recovered and an investigation is underway.
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