U.S. Military Downs Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier

The U.S. military intercepted and shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone with an F-35 fighter jet when it approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-02-2026 22:53 IST | Created: 03-02-2026 22:53 IST
U.S. Military Downs Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier
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On Tuesday, the U.S. military successfully intercepted and shot down an Iranian drone that posed a potential threat to the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, according to official sources.

The unmanned aerial vehicle, identified as a Shahed-139 model, was reportedly flying towards the carrier when the U.S. forces took action.

An F-35 fighter jet was deployed and effectively neutralized the drone, safeguarding the aircraft carrier from any possible engagement.

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