Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26pm on 16 Nov 2024,Saturday International
In April 2024, US F-15 pilots ran out of missiles during Iran's unprecedented assault on Israel, involving over 300 drones and missiles. Pilots like Major Benjamin "Irish" Coffey resorted to guns in risky low-altitude maneuvers, attempting to intercept Iranian drones in complete darkness. Despite depleted weapons, US forces intercepted 70 drones and three ballistic missiles. The attack was in retaliation for Israel's strike on Iran’s Syrian consulate. Lieutenant Colonel Timothy "Diesel" Causey termed the drones "low-cost, high-risk" for enemies. The incident highlighted challenges in drone warfare and air defense readiness.
