Three of four U.S. F-15E fighters lost during Operation Epic Fury were destroyed by friendly fire in Iran campaign, data show

Data reviewed after Operation Epic Fury indicate that three of the four U.S. Air Force F-15E fighters lost during the Iran campaign were destroyed by friendly fire. The losses occurred during high-intensity operations involving extensive air and missile activity. The figures distinguish the friendly-fire losses from the fourth aircraft loss but do not by themselves identify the specific technical or procedural causes. No definitive finding on identification-friend-or-foe system performance was presented.