Hezbollah Fires Surface-to-Air Missile at Israeli F-16I

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An analysis of eyewitness video circulating on social media showing an Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-16I Sufa fighter jet evading a ground-launched surface-to-air missile (SAM) over the city of Nabatieh. The segment breaks down the defensive maneuvers executed by the pilot, including high-G turns and the deployment of countermeasures to defeat an infrared-guided threat. The engagement underscores a growing trend of mobile, asymmetric air defenses challenging Israeli air operations during the ongoing border conflict.  Expert Insight: "Even without securing a hard kill, Hezbollah's deployment of mobile short-range SAMs against high-performance aircraft like the F-16I Sufa forces a tactical shift. By making medium and low altitudes dangerous, they compel the Israeli Air Force to burn through countermeasures, operate at higher ceilings, and rely more heavily on expensive standoff munitions.  Hashtags: #OSINT #DefenseAnalysis #MilitaryAnalysis #OpenSourceIntelligence #MilitaryForum #GlobalMilitaryForum #GrandMilitaryforum #Nabatieh #AirDefense #F16ISufa #IsraeliAirForce #Hezbollah #SAM #FighterJet #MilitaryAnalysis  Credits: Thanks to open-source intelligence (OSINT) trackers, aviation enthusiasts, and regional journalists for verifying geographic landmarks and tracking the deployment of air defense systems in the theater.  Stay Connected: 🔔 Subscribe to Global Military Forum for more powerful military comparisons and updates. 👍 Like, comment, and share if you found this comparison engaging.  Credits: Source: Public domain / open-source footage — authenticity not independently verified.  Music Credits: BTS Prolog · Kevin MacLeod ℗ Creative Commons Attribution 4.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.  Contact Us: 📧 Email: globalmilitaryforum@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/global_military_forum/

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00:00A footage captured over Nabatae in southern Lebanon shows the moment an Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa fighter jet

00:06came under direct surface-to-air missile fire.

00:09Operating in clear skies, the jet is suddenly locked onto by a ground-based air defense system, prompting a rapid

00:15white smoke trail to streak toward the aircraft.

00:17The pilot reacts within seconds, executing a sharp break turn and deploying a brilliant string of defensive infrared flares to

00:24spoof the incoming missile seeker.

00:26While the flare successfully decoyed the threat, allowing the jet to break away safely, the incident highlights Hezbollah's aggressive use

00:33of mobile SAMs to contest low-altitude airspace.

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