A U.S. Air Force F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing in the Middle East after being hit by suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission over Iran, with the pilot reported in stable condition.

Iran’s IRGC claims it struck a US F-35 over its territory, releasing video footage to support the allegation, though the US says the jet landed safely.

U.S. Central Command said an F-35 fighter was forced to make an emergency landing after flying a combat mission over Iran.

A U.S. F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at an airbase in the Middle East after it was hit, presumably by Iranian air defense forces, CNN reported, citing two sources. The information has not been officially confirmed.

The F-35 will also serve as a test bed for technologies that will become commonplace in the next generation of jets. Flying in coordination with AI-enabled drones will become a staple of any sixth-generation fighter, and those new fighter tricks will likely first arrive in the form of the F-35.

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The country has moved ahead in air power with a plan for sixth-generation fighter jets, combining stealth, AI and advanced weapons to strengthen the air force and future defence capabilities.

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