Abstract On 19 March 2026, a United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II sustained damage from Iranian air defence fire while conducting a combat mission over central Iran. The aircraft executed a controlled emergency landing at a regional US base in the Middle East, with the pilot reported in stable condition. US Central Command (CENTCOM) … Leggi tutto Iran Strikes at the Myth of US Air Supremacy: F-35 Engagement, Passive Infrared Doctrine & the Reordering of Aerial Combat