An F-15 Eagle is an all-weather tactical fighter designed to penetrate enemy defense, according to the Air Force's website.

The pilot of an F-15 fighter jet shot down over Kuwait was thanked by locals after managing to safely eject from the plane before it plummeted to the ground.

Vance's remarks came just hours after a senior official told CNN 's Jim Sciutto that the US is preparing for a 'major uptick' in strikes on Iran over the next 24 hours, targeting the country's missile...