Kuwaiti Air Defenses Mistakenly Shoot Down Three US Fighter Jets

Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle strike fighters were involved in an apparent friendly fire incident over Kuwait, according to US Central Command. The fighters were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat operations, which included attacks by Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones. All six aircrew ejected safely and were recovered, with their condition reported as stable. The incident occurred on March 2, 2026, and the cause remains under investigation. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.