Iranian air defense systems have successfully reduced military aggression by American and Israeli fighter jets in the central regions of the country after the F-35 aircraft was struck, a highly-placed intelligence source told Press TV.
According to the source, Iran’s advanced and integrated air defense network has inflicted multiple blows against enemy invading aircraft, forcing a decrease in the tempo of operations over central Iran.
“The multiple strikes by Iran’s integrated air defense system against American and Israeli invading aircraft have led to a significant reduction in military operations by American and Israeli fighter jets in the central regions of the country,” the source said.
The source further noted that the enemy had focused on harassment and terrorist actions in central Iran but has so far failed to achieve its objectives.
It’s not the data of the F35’s which can be intercepted but the heat signature. The only real mitigation they have is against radar waves, which is what most military detection uses.
If the plane emits anything, it can be tracked. Ofcourse this one needs sophisticated tech to track, but it is quite doable.
F-35’s play is to hide far and engage from there. Well, what if enemy isn’t to be seen from afar? You fly in solitude and do nothing? Or maybe go closer?
Air superiority over contested area can’t be achieved without actually entering the area somehow.