British Typhoon Fighter Downed A Drone Over Syria For Its First Air-To-Air Kill
The historic engagement took place earlier this week and is the first successful aerial engagement for an RAF fighter in over 70 years.
The historic engagement took place earlier this week and is the first successful aerial engagement for an RAF fighter in over 70 years.
American officials now say the Iranian airliner drifted from the established air route through the area.
The sighting system locks onto targets, tells the shooter where to aim, and can even fire the gun for them at the right moment.
The deployment showcased the Air Force’s ability to operate advanced aircraft from untraditional locations.
The U.S. military is reportedly considering sending a task force equipped with tanks or other armored vehicles to establish an outpost overlooking oil and gas fields in eastern Syria. Where and to what degree the United States intends to maintain a military presence in Syria has been the subject of intense scrutiny and speculation following the start of a major Turkish operation into the northern part of the country two weeks ago, which then precipitated a major American withdrawal.
The American base at At Tanf has been a flashpoint before, but it could now become a dangerous sideshow to a larger Syrian government offensive.
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Iran is suddenly asserting itself in entirely new ways throughout the region, and that is a major problem for the US and its allies.
The incident has huge ramifications for the conflict in the country, as well as the future of warfare in general.
This time those at the base and the aviators above it were ready and waiting for another assault.