Israeli Air Force
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for Israel's F-15IA Program
The contract will provide funding for “design, integration, instrumentation, test, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force,” according to the Pentagon.
Hezbollah chief Qassem denounces Beirut's inaction following alleged kidnapping of Ahmad Shukr
IDF kills terrorists crossing Yellow Line in two separate occasions
Israeli Air Force unveils new rapid-response unit to stop October 7-style ground invasions
Turkey attempting to deploy radars within Syria, western intel. sources tell 'Post' - exclusive
Deploying radars in Syrian territory would harm Israel's ability to strike targets in Iran, due to the fact Israel is using Syrian airspace to reach Iran.
IAF chief hints at Ron Arad op. after disappearance of Lebanese general
Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar referenced efforts to return the long-lost shot-down IAF pilot during a pilot-cadets course graduation ceremony.
After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments
After months of delays, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir secures Defense Minister Katz’s approval for new air force and navy chiefs amid ongoing political tensions over military appointments.
IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.
Air Force delays pilot course for two of 15 cadets jailed for potential security leak
The cadets failed to complete a special training program that was supposed to culminate with a weekend at a hotel, under strict conditions requiring them to remain isolated.
How Israel's fighter pilots train for border infiltrations in a post-October 7 reality
A Walla reporter joined a flight in an F-16i simulator and saw the difficulty in identifying targets from the air and the need to dive almost to the ground to aim the bombs at military targets.
Israel Katz approves IDF chief's appointments, holds off General Staff approvals amid public spat
According to the defense minister, the remaining dispute might be resolved in the coming days - though originally he said there would be no resolution before the end of December.
Israeli Air Force jails 15 pilot cadets for violating isolation rules in potential security breach
The pilot cadets hosted visitors and drank alcohol at the hotel in violation of the IAF's rules, creating a risk of leaking classified information.
Israeli forces strike Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon
The notice pertained to the villages of Jibaa and Mahrouna. It stated that residents were required to evacuate to a distance of at least 300 meters from the designated target areas.
'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns
Former IAF commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu said Operation Rising Lion delayed Iran’s nuclear program but did not destroy it, warning Tehran is learning for the next round.
Israeli Air Force made critical errors during October 7 massacre, investigator says - N12
New testimony reveals major IAF failures during the October 7 massacre, including delays in response, missed warnings, and pilot frustration over centralized control.