aircraft

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Trump was briefed on the aircraft shootdowns, said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The US military has announced the loss of several aircraft during Iran operations, including a tanker that crashed in Iraq and three F-15s shot down by Kuwaiti friendly fire.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

A heavier model, the 120-kilo Capa-X -- which can operate for 10 hours on similar missions but also alongside manned aircraft -- is currently awaiting contracts.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Notably, verified video that emerged from Iran on Friday appeared to show US military helicopters and at least one refuelling aircraft operating over Iran's Khuzestan province.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, fifty aircraft and thousands of people in motorboats, on foot, on horseback, and even riding reindeer were all searching for the missing plane and flight crew.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein