A US fighter pilot shot down over Iran in April 2026 reported seeing Iranian drones moving in a coordinated 'jellyfish' formation before ejecting from his aircraft. He was rescued by special forces and has described the encounter to investigators — the report is confirmed by multiple credible outlets citing sources familiar with the details. The incident demonstrates Iranian drone coordination tactics in combat, a capability that would be strategically significant during the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. The Times of Israel notes if accurate, this indicates Tehran has developed sophisticated multi-drone swarming technology.