Israeli Air Force

IAF eyes major overhaul of F-16s, used to strike Iran, to meet future combat needs

The decades-old F-16 "Barak" aircraft managed to strike in Iran without refueling, and added significant capacity to the Israel Air Force’s strike capability.

An Israeli F-16D; illustrative.
Mossad chief David Barnea seen during a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, May 5, 2024

Former spy says Mossad likely sought to preserve Qatar mediation channel

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen, September 10, 2025.

Israel strikes Houthi military camp, fuel storage site, other targets in Sanaa

IDF fighter pilots prepare to embark on a fighter jet for operational activity, August 24, 2025

WATCH: IAF allegedly strikes Syria's Homs, Latakia, Palmyra - report


IDF confirms at least 12 senior Houthi terror leaders were killed in Sanaa strikes

In addition, Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened the Yemeni terror group with "all ten plagues," following the third missile launch in approximately 24 hours.

IDF published footage of the location in Sanaa where IAF conducted an airstrike, killing 12 senior Houthi figures.

WATCH: Israel kills dozens of terrorist across Gaza as IDF ramps up airstrikes, ground op.

The IDF and Shin Bet say they killed key Hamas and Islamic Jihad figures in Gaza in a month-long campaign involving targeted strikes and coordinated ground activity.

An IDF soldier operates on the outskirts of Gaza City, in northern Gaza, August 27, 2025

Houthi Prime Minister Ghalib al-Rahawi, eight ministers killed in IAF Thursday strike

The Houthis further announced that ministers who were present were seriously and moderately injured in the strike and are receiving medical treatment. 

Houthi Prime Minister Ghalib al-Rahawi.

Houthi PM, defense officials likely killed in IDF strike on Sanaa, Yemen

Increasing likelihood that Houthi defense minister, military chief were killed as their leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, was giving a televised speech.

A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

'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.

IDF admits mistaken attack on hospital killing journalists, other civilians

Khan Yunis's Nasser Hospital was probably shelled, but there remains some dispute regarding what the target was.

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

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

A security source confirmed to the 'Post' that Israel is carrying out airstrikes in Sanaa in response to Friday’s missile launch by the Houthis toward Israeli territory.

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

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

The contract’s scope is estimated at approximately half a billion dollars and is funded through US aid. The aircraft will replace the IAF’s fleet of Re’em Boeing 707 tankers.

Israel's new KC-46 aircraft.

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