The post describes an alleged Iranian tactic of using refurbished F-5s (Kowsar) flying extremely low (claimed below ~50 ft), fast, radio-silent, and route-planned around Patriot batteries to evade AWACS and ground-based air defenses and deliver unguided bombs. If accurate, it highlights a renewed low-altitude penetration approach exploiting radar horizon/engagement-envelope limits and potential gaps in integrated air defense under wartime conditions.
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tacticside: iranfirst seen 2026-03-01
Iranian F-5s reportedly used ultra-low-level ingress to bomb Camp Buehring
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/news-features/iranian-f-5s-bombing-u-s-forces-in-kuwait-should-be-a-wake-up-call-ex-usaf-generalIranian F-5s Bombing U.S. Forces In Kuwait Should Be A Wake-Up Call: Ex-USAF General