Investigation Points to Kuwaiti F/A-18 Misidentification
An investigation into the loss of three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles over Kuwait indicates that the jets may have been mistakenly engaged by a Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter. The incident occurred during Operation Epic Fury, with all six aircrew ejecting safely and being recovered in stable condition. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Kuwaiti pilot may have misidentified the approaching US jets amid heightened alert conditions. The incident highlights the challenges of operating in a compressed battlespace with multiple coalition aircraft and drones. This was first reported by AeroTime.