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fighter jet

American  
[fahy-ter jet] / ˈfaɪ tər ˌdʒɛt /

noun

  1. a jet aircraft designed and equipped for combat.


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One of those videos purportedly shows the shoot-down of a blurry object by a US fighter jet.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

BAE Systems, which makes products including F35 fighter jet components, said in a trading update on Thursday it expects strong growth in sales and profits this year.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

GE Aerospace’s new XA102 External link is vying to power the Air Force’s F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Also at Monday’s briefing, Trump celebrated the dramatic rescue of the American officer whose fighter jet was downed by Iran last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Gagarin began training in a MiG fighter jet, relearning the feel of the controls.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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