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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.
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Fark
· 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
· 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.
Times of India
· 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
Yemen Press Agency
· 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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Proto Thema - English
· Jun 23, 2026
Dozens of drones in a “jellyfish” formation: F-15 pilot shot down by Iranians describes what he saw before ejecting
The pilot was rescued shortly after the aircraft went down, while the second crew member was located several hours later. The tactic used by Iran involving multiple drones in coordinated operations is now under review by the US The post Dozens of drones in a “jellyfish” formation: F-15 pilot shot down by Iranians describes what he saw before ejecting appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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Related coverage for "US Pilot Saw Iranian Drones 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]. Arutz Sheva — Downed American pilot describes unusual sight in Iran's skies. Times of India — Iran’s hidden drone capability? US pilot saw 'jellyfish-like' formation before jet was shot down. Yemen Press Agency — US pilot reports swarm of Iranian drones before F-15 was shot down. Gizmodo — Scientists Built Amphibious Cyborg Cockroaches and We Regret to Inform You They Work. Proto Thema - English — Dozens of drones in a “jellyfish” formation: F-15 pilot shot down by Iranians describes what he saw before ejecting