My understanding was that Iran possessed at least one Chinese air defence system which the PLA has touted as capable of engaging the F-35. #Iran #Defence http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx-et3895ecpsoZgWbUD1D46TNAfVozpG7?si=cypnXPsChip3UR5U
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it attacked and “damaged” a US F-35 fighter jet. US Central Command spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins told CNN a ...

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While it is too early to take much away from this incident the impact of that system improving and adapting could be big. If a Chinese GBAD solution proves effective at contesting Iranian airspace, the chance to force attrition on the attackers improves.