United States F-15C/E Fleet Update
United States - United States Air Force
| Date | March 2, 2026 |
| Country | United States |
| Force | United States Air Force |
| Aircraft | F-15C/E (F-15E Strike Eagle) |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet crashed in northern Kuwait near the Iraqi border on March 2, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Video footage captured the pilot ejecting moments before impact and descending by parachute. The crew member walked away from the crash site with no serious injuries. Multiple reports attributed the loss to friendly fire from air defense systems, though US Central Command had not officially confirmed the cause at the time. The incident occurred amid intense US-Israeli air operations over the Persian Gulf region.
