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

Times of India

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June 23, 2026

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

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· Jun 23, 2026

Downed American pilot describes unusual sight in Iran's skies

Downed US pilot reports seeing a jellyfish-like formation of drones over Iran. CNN says intelligence officials are investigating whether it reflects a previously unknown capability or a misinterpretation.

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 []

Defence Blog

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· Jun 25, 2026

Lithuania develops new autonomous interceptor to kill kamikaze drones

A Lithuanian drone company has unveiled a purpose-built interceptor designed to destroy Shahed-class attack drones in flight, adding a new kinetic counter-drone weapon to the growing arsenal of small nations that have turned four years of front-line experience in Ukraine into exportable defense technology. Granta Autonomy announced the Black Wasp on June 24, 2026, describing []

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.

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Related coverage for "Iran’s hidden drone capability? US pilot saw 'jellyfish-like' formation before jet was shot down": 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]. Arutz Sheva — Downed American pilot describes unusual sight in Iran's skies. Yemen Press Agency — US pilot reports swarm of Iranian drones before F-15 was shot down. Defence Blog — Lithuania develops new autonomous interceptor to kill kamikaze drones. 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