Israeli Air Force

'A significant source of knowledge': IDF kills Hamas's head of General Security Apparatus in Gaza

Aswad operated as the terrorist organization's general security leader for Western Gaza, with the military describing him as a "significant source of knowledge" for the terror organization.

IDF activity in the Gaza Strip.
A general view of the damaged Nasser Medical Complex building in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, August 25, 2025.

IDF admits mistaken attack on hospital killing journalists, other civilians

Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa,  August 24, 2025

Israel strikes in Yemen's capital, targets area of presidential complex, missile bases

Israel's new KC-46 aircraft.

Israel procures two new additional refueling aircraft for the IDF from Boeing


IDF operates on outskirts of Gaza City ahead of occupation plans

The Israeli Air Force is also operating in the area in coordination with the troops in the field, striking military targets and terrorists, the military added.

IDF soldiers operate in Beit Hanun.

Air Force chief must be reprimanded for shaking protester's hands, Almog Cohen charges

The appeal follows a social media video showing a demonstration outside Tomer Bar’s home, in which he is seen shaking hands with a protester holding anti-government signage.

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar and IDF chief Eyal Zamir seen in operational assessments during the war with Iran, June 13, 2025

Defense Ministry, Elbit Systems sign new NIS 900m munitions deal

Israel's Defense Ministry signs new multi-million contract with Elbit Systems.

Logo of Israeli defense electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa

Japan shows interest in purchasing Israeli-made drone

Until now, Japan has primarily purchased foreign weapon systems from the United States in large quantities.

Israel Aerospace Industry's Heron - 2 drone.

Israelis demonstrate against widened Gaza op, Smotrich declares opposition to Netanyahu's Gaza plan

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon • Blast kills six Lebanese army troops in south • Witkoff reportedly to meet Qatari PM on Gaza • Haredim protest in Neveh Tzedek Prison 10.

Einav Zangauker at a demonstration for a hostage deal in Tel Aviv on August 9, 2025.

Israel at War day 672: What is going on in Israel, Gaza?

IDF strikes truck carrying heavy machine gun in south Syria • Nat'l Sc. Adv. Hanegbi against Gaza City op., report says • Egypt, Qatar mediators draft new hostage deal

People rally in front of the United Nations headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza Now" protest amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, July 25, 2025.

IDF conducts airstrikes on south Lebanon against Hezbollah terror targets

"There are no unusual instructions for the civilian area. All planned events are approved as scheduled. We will provide updates on any changes," the Upper Galilee Council stated.

IAF strikes in southern Lebanon on August 6, 2025.

Expecting enemies from above? Israel to purchase advanced air-to-air missiles from US DoD

Additionally, Conti Federal Services won a $65 million firm-fixed-price contract (W912ER-25-C-0007) for a construction project in Israel, which is set to be completed by July 2028.

(Illustrative) A jet fires an AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Ranged Air-to-Air Missile)

A major milestone: First female drone squadron commander appointed in IAF

A female Lt.-Col. officially took her role in the Israeli Air Force as the first female commander of a UAV squadron.

Lieutenant Colonel B. assumed her role on Wednesday as the first female commander of a drone squadron on July 30, 2025.

Israel Air Force to receive KC-46A refuelers by next year, enabling long-range missions

With a range of 11,830 km and the capacity to unload some 207,000 pounds of fuel, the KC-46 can refuel over 64 different types of aircraft.

Boeing KC-46A.

Israel Air Force, security officials track F-35 sales as regional powers eye stealth jet

Meanwhile, the Defense Ministry is closely monitoring the F-47 fighter jet project, a sixth-generation aircraft.

 IDF releases footage of the approximately 20 Israel Air Force fighter jets that took part in striking Houthi sites in Yemen, July 7, 2025.