Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the nation’s Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) was left with a collection of Vietnam-era 1960s and 1970s designs that were acquired under the rule ...

An Israeli F-35I Adir assigned to 140 Squadron, Nevatim Air Base, takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 22, 2023. Photo by William R. Lewis.

Israel swiftly seized air superiority over parts of Iran during the latest fight, showing it's still possible in modern, higher-end warfare to heavily dominate an enemy's skies. But there's a risk ...