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F-15 pilot saw Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation when jet was shot down during Epic Fury - report

The Jerusalem Post

The Jerusalem Post

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June 23, 2026

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A US F-15 pilot who was shot down over Iran in April described observing a coordinated formation of Iranian drones resembling a “jellyfish,” according to multiple sources cited in a CNN report.

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Fark

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran is now apparently learning battle tactics from 1980s Japanese anime. F-15 pilot down in Iran describes seeing the drones around him link together in a "jellyfish formation".And fly as one [Strange]

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Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

US pilot reports swarm of Iranian drones before F-15 was shot down

WASHINGTON, June 23 (YPA) – A U.S. fighter pilot, rescued by special forces after his aircraft was shot down over Iran last April, described a chilling scene moments before ejecting. He added that a swarm of Iranian drones was circling in the sky and moving in perfect coordination in a formation resembling a jellyfish. This []

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 25, 2026

US Pilot Saw Iranian Drones Swarm in 'jellyfish' Formation

A US fighter jet pilot rescued by special forces after being shot down over Iran in April described a shocking sight before ejecting from his aircraft: multiple Iranian drones hovering in the air, moving as one, in a formation that resembled a jellyfish, according to four sources familiar with the matter.

India TV News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation downed US F-15E Strike Eagle jet? Here's what rescued pilot said

A US fighter pilot rescued after his aircraft was shot down over Iran reportedly described a strange and unsettling sight moments before ejecting — a cluster of Iranian drones flying together in a formation that resembled a giant jellyfish.

Times of India

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran’s hidden drone capability? US pilot saw 'jellyfish-like' formation before jet was shot down

Iran’s hidden drone capability? US pilot saw 'jellyfish-like' formation before jet was shot down

Sputnik

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· Jun 27, 2026

Russian, Chinese Strategic Aviation Conduct Joint Patrol – Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber aircraft and Chinese H-6K strategic bombers conducted an air patrol over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, as well as over the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

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Related coverage for "F-15 pilot saw Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation when jet was shot down during Epic Fury - report": Fark — Iran is now apparently learning battle tactics from 1980s Japanese anime. F-15 pilot down in Iran describes seeing the drones around him link together in a "jellyfish formation".And fly as one [Strange]. Yemen Press Agency — US pilot reports swarm of Iranian drones before F-15 was shot down. Drudge Retort — US Pilot Saw Iranian Drones Swarm in 'jellyfish' Formation. India TV News — Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation downed US F-15E Strike Eagle jet? Here's what rescued pilot said . Times of India — Iran’s hidden drone capability? US pilot saw 'jellyfish-like' formation before jet was shot down. Sputnik — Russian, Chinese Strategic Aviation Conduct Joint Patrol – Defense Ministry