F-15E Disaster in Kuwait Reveals Dangerous Air Defense Gap

In this update on Operation Epic Fury, we dive deeper into the shocking news that three modern, 4th-generation F-15 Strike Eagles were shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait. Miraculously, all six crew members survived. We break down incredible footage of one crew member on the ground executing his SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) training to de-escalate a tense confrontation with a hostile local. How did 3 F-15Es Get Shot Down?    • How did F-15E Strike Eagles Get Shot Down ...   🔺 Grab our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 We also explore how this happened. With the entire Gulf region under relentless drone and ballistic missile attacks from Iran, defensive systems like Patriot and Hawk batteries are operating under extreme stress. We discuss the challenges of integrated air and missile defense, the depletion of critical interceptor stockpiles like the AIM-120 and AIM-9, and what this means if the U.S. ever faces a near-peer threat like China. 🔸Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @afterburndefense   🔺 Grab our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 🇺🇸 Support Veterans in Their Time of Need or Apply for Help: http://gunsgarin.com/rain 🇺🇸 --- 🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️ Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial Launch your aviation career: https://bogidope.com/?bd=rain Recorded on Riverside.fm https://www.riverside.fm/?via=afterburn ---- ✈️ Afterburn Podcast Links ✈️ Support The Afterburn Podcast for on Patreon and gain early access and AD Free episodes. Plus access to “There I was…” stories.   / theafterburnpodcast   Website – https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters2... Facebook:   / afterburnpodcast   X - https://x.com/AfterburnPod