fighters

Example Sentences

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American F/A-18, F-16 and F-35 jet fighters shot down the drones, then the F/A-18s hit the ground-control unit before it could launch a fifth drone, one of the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"We're having a big fight. It's never going to happen again, never happened before," Trump said at an Oval Office event earlier this month, surrounded by four of the fighters taking part.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

"The UAE does not permit its territory to be used for the recruitment, training, financing or transit of foreign fighters to any conflict, including Sudan," its ministry of foreign affairs said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

China is also a key ally and weapons supplier to Pakistan, including jet fighters it used in its conflict with India last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

They were a constant irritant to the Soviets, who could only watch and fret as the U-2s soared beyond the reach of their jet fighters and missiles.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau