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March 29, 2026
Iran's short-range air defense system used in downing of US F-35 fighter
According to the American specialized portal Military Watch, after confirmation that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out a successful attack on the American fifth-generation fighter F-35 over central Iran, more and more sources indicate that the short-range air defense system "Majid" (AD-08) is responsible for the downing. This event, if fully confirmed, could have significant consequences for the ongoing air campaign, as well as for the broader strategic planning of the use of stealth aviation by the USA and its allies.
TL;DR
- Reports indicate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps successfully attacked a US F-35 fighter over central Iran.
- The short-range air defense system 'Majid' (AD-08) is reportedly responsible for the downing.
- Confirmation of this event could have significant consequences for current air campaigns.
- The incident may influence strategic planning for US and allied stealth aviation.