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Opinion | 155 Aircraft For One Man - And Other Mysteries About US' Iran Rescue Op
When has it ever been the case that you need to deploy 155 aircraft on a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Mission? Why were the two C-130s deployed when each has the capacity to carry up to 90 troops?
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7 Locations, 176 Aircraft, 45 Hours: US' "Air Armada" Rescue Ops In Iran
The American rescue fleet included bombers, fighters, refuelling tankers, helicopters, and unmanned systems. Among the few designated by the US were the A-10 Warthog, the H-60 Jolly Green II, and the HC-130 Combat King II.
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When US Army Carried Out Its First Helicopter Rescue Mission In World War II
The US military carried out its very first helicopter rescue in combat during World War II.
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US Almost Did Not Rescue Its F-15 Airman Thinking It Was An Iranian Trap
The F-15E was shot down over southwestern Iran on Friday, the first confirmed loss of a US combat aircraft inside Iran since the war began.
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F-35 Hit Over Iran? Hi-Tech Solution To Low-Tech Problem Likely Backfired
Iran developed air defence systems that use passive infrared sensors rather than radar to target aircraft like F-35A. This method proved effective in Yemen when used by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels
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Video: Moment When US F-35 Stealth Fighter Was Hit In Skies Above Iran
It would mark the first known instance of Iran hitting one of the US military's most advanced and expensive aircraft in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Video: Did US Kamikaze Drone Fail Mission? Iraqis Play With Intact LUCAS
An American kamikaze drone failed its mission, if what the residents of a dry, barren flatland in Iraq is true. They have shared visuals of a delta-shaped drone, about the size of a telephone booth and what looked like the American LUCAS.
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New Oral Polio Vaccine Approved By WHO: A Boost For India's Eradication Efforts?
The World Health Organization has just prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2),a breakthrough in stopping polio outbreaks more sustainably with stronger global vaccine supply.
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NDTV Profit Conclave 2026: LCA Tejas Won't Become Dated. Defence Secretary Explains Why
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed a large order for 180 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. However, some have speculated that by the time the IAF gets all the aircraft it had ordered, these platforms would become dated.
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Microsoft Announces Halo: Combat Evolved Remake for 2026, Confirms Halo Games Are Coming to PS5
Microsoft revealed Halo: Campaign Evolved, an Unreal Engine 5 remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, on Friday. The remake will launch on PC, Xbox Series S/X, and PS5 in 2026. This marks the first time a Halo game will launch on PlayStation. Halo: Campaign Evolved will feature overhauled visuals, new story missions, co-op support, and will be available da...
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Opinion | 155 Aircraft For One Man - And Other Mysteries About US' Iran Rescue Op
When has it ever been the case that you need to deploy 155 aircraft on a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Mission? Why were the two C-130s deployed when each has the capacity to carry up to 90 troops?
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7 Locations, 176 Aircraft, 45 Hours: US' "Air Armada" Rescue Ops In Iran
The American rescue fleet included bombers, fighters, refuelling tankers, helicopters, and unmanned systems. Among the few designated by the US were the A-10 Warthog, the H-60 Jolly Green II, and the HC-130 Combat King II.
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When US Army Carried Out Its First Helicopter Rescue Mission In World War II
The US military carried out its very first helicopter rescue in combat during World War II.
-
US Almost Did Not Rescue Its F-15 Airman Thinking It Was An Iranian Trap
The F-15E was shot down over southwestern Iran on Friday, the first confirmed loss of a US combat aircraft inside Iran since the war began.
-
F-35 Hit Over Iran? Hi-Tech Solution To Low-Tech Problem Likely Backfired
Iran developed air defence systems that use passive infrared sensors rather than radar to target aircraft like F-35A. This method proved effective in Yemen when used by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels
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Video: Moment When US F-35 Stealth Fighter Was Hit In Skies Above Iran
It would mark the first known instance of Iran hitting one of the US military's most advanced and expensive aircraft in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Video: Did US Kamikaze Drone Fail Mission? Iraqis Play With Intact LUCAS
An American kamikaze drone failed its mission, if what the residents of a dry, barren flatland in Iraq is true. They have shared visuals of a delta-shaped drone, about the size of a telephone booth and what looked like the American LUCAS.
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New Oral Polio Vaccine Approved By WHO: A Boost For India's Eradication Efforts?
The World Health Organization has just prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2),a breakthrough in stopping polio outbreaks more sustainably with stronger global vaccine supply.
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NDTV Profit Conclave 2026: LCA Tejas Won't Become Dated. Defence Secretary Explains Why
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed a large order for 180 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. However, some have speculated that by the time the IAF gets all the aircraft it had ordered, these platforms would become dated.
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Microsoft Announces Halo: Combat Evolved Remake for 2026, Confirms Halo Games Are Coming to PS5
Microsoft revealed Halo: Campaign Evolved, an Unreal Engine 5 remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, on Friday. The remake will launch on PC, Xbox Series S/X, and PS5 in 2026. This marks the first time a Halo game will launch on PlayStation. Halo: Campaign Evolved will feature overhauled visuals, new story missions, co-op support, and will be available da...
