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 Shot Down Over Iran, U.S. F-15 Pilot Described Networked Drone Swarm in "Jellyfish" Formation  

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June 23, 2026

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 Shot Down Over Iran, U.S. F-15 Pilot Described Networked Drone Swarm in "Jellyfish" Formation  

U.S. F-15 pilot shot down over Iran in April described a coordinated drone swarm unlike anything previously seen. Intelligence officials are divided over what it means.

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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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The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

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

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.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Six people survived US boat strike on Sunday: SOUTHCOM

The U.S. military carried out its most recent strike targeting a suspected drone boat in the Western Hemisphere on Sunday, which killed two people and left six others stranded. U.S. Southern Command said on social media the targeted vessel was “operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization” and “was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.” The military, as []

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

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 []

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Related coverage for " Shot Down Over Iran, U.S. F-15 Pilot Described Networked Drone Swarm in "Jellyfish" Formation  ": 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]. The Jerusalem Post — F-15 pilot saw Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation when jet was shot down during Epic Fury - report. Washington Examiner — Six people survived US boat strike on Sunday: SOUTHCOM. Times of India — Iran’s hidden drone capability? US pilot saw 'jellyfish-like' formation before jet was shot down. 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