The Red Sea has become a powder keg of military tension, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels increasingly bold in their confrontations with US forces. In a series of dangerous encounters that could have triggered a wider regional conflict,

Modern fighter jets are designed to reach high altitudes quickly, giving pilots a major tactical advantage in combat. Rapid climb performance allows aircraft to intercept enemy targets faster, escape threats, and gain superior positioning in aerial engagements

The new strategy relies on using asymmetric tactics, electronic warfare and drone operations.

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Footage has emerged showing the moment an Israeli F-35I "Adir" fighter jet shot down an Iranian YAK-130 over the skies of Tehran, the capital of Iran. It marked the first time that an F-35 has shot down a manned aircraft. Before now, F-35s were known to ...