F-35I vs Yak-130: Israel Downs Iranian Jet in First Dogfight of the War

The Israel Defense Forces announced that an Israeli F-35I Adir stealth fighter shot down an Iranian Yakovlev Yak-130 aircraft, marking the first fighter-to-fighter aerial engagement of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The Iranian Yak-130, originally designed as an advanced jet trainer but capable of light combat roles, was reportedly flying patrol missions alongside MiG-29 fighters to counter drones and aerial threats over Tehran. Israel’s stealth F-35I, equipped with advanced sensors, data fusion, and electronic warfare systems, intercepted and destroyed the aircraft during active operations. The incident comes amid escalating air operations, with Israel targeting Iranian military infrastructure while Iran increases aerial patrols and drone defense missions. This engagement highlights the growing role of advanced stealth fighters and sensor-driven warfare in modern aerial combat. Alien Machine YF-23 https://youtu.be/pv9LqYqvT5E Thank you for visiting UFK https://twitter.com/ChannelUfk https://www.facebook.com/DEFCON321/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ufkchannel Instagram: ufkchannel For business enquiries: [email protected]