Israeli Air Force

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.
Boeing KC-46A.

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

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

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

 (L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

'We'll reach you personally': Katz threatens Khamenei from IAF base


'Last line of defense': 'Post' talks to helicopter pilots who shot down Iranian drone blitzes

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Two pilots talk to ‘Post’ about a ‘drone bonus’ hit that took out two UAVs simultaneously.

IN THE melee of aerial threats during the Israel-Iran War, there was one rare incident where a single Apache helicopter (pictured) managed to shoot down six drones in only a couple minutes.

Israel Police question IDF officer, soldiers over suspected sabotage of drones

The IDF clarified that the soldiers involved were not drone operators, and it is unclear how the three gained access to the squadron without proper authorization.

 Israeli drone.

Turkey's Eurofighter jet deal 'a headache' for Israel, Israeli official tells 'Post'

While they may not match the stealth and sensor fusion of Israel’s F-35s, their deployment would still significantly improve Turkey’s operational flexibility and regional deterrence.

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet during an air display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.

Iranian war vs. the global inflation on the future of the Israel Air Force

While top Israeli officials want to increase the air force's supply of fighter jets, global inflation might make that more difficult.

 A row of F35 planes at the Nevatim Air Force Base.

IDF strikes Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah in retaliation for ballistic missile attacks

The last time the IDF responded to almost regular Houthi missile attacks on Israel was July 7, with that attack having little impact on ending attacks from Yemen.

 An IAF jet takes off to carry out a counterstrike against Yemen on May 5, 2025.

IDF confirms death of Hamas terrorist responsible for weapons production, research and development

The Israeli air force struck approximately 75 targets in the past day across the Gaza Strip.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025; illustrative.

Giora Epstein, IAF's top ace and most decorated pilot, passes away at 87

Epstein was also the man who activated the sirens across Israel on Yom Kippur, 1973, when the IAF detected takeoffs from Syrian and Egyptian air force bases.

 Giora Epstein receives rank of Brig.-Gen. by then-IDF chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot in 2018.

IDF operates in Beit Hanun, Gaza City overnight while IAF strikes over 90 terror targets

Suspects were identified approaching IDF soldiers operating in the Rafah area in Gaza on Friday night, leading soldiers to fire warning shots to disperse them, the military said.

 IDF soldiers operate throughout the Gaza Strip, July 19, 2025.

Israel's eyes and ears: The IDF squadron that the entire Middle East fears

The Nachshon Squadron is the eyes and ears of the entire Israel Air Force, as it knows how to master a variety of capabilities for planning and executing any operation that requires air activity.

 IR SUPERIORITY proved the decisive factor in both the Six Day War and Israel’s 12-day war against Iran. During Operation Rising Lion, dozens of IDF fighter jets conducted waves of strikes across Iran, decimating the country’s defense systems – more than 1,500 km. from Israeli territory.

WATCH: IDF kills terrorists, destroys tunnels in Gaza, Lebanon strikes

The IDF killed Hassan Ahmed Sabra, a commander in Hezbollah's naval force, and Iyad Nasr, deputy commander of Hamas's Jabalya Battalion, who was involved in the October 7 massacre.

 Weapons found by IDF troops in the Gaza Strip, July 2025.

Syrian gov't will soon withdraw forces from Druze areas, Israeli official tells 'Post'

Earlier, Reuters reported that Syria's Druze have reached a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida that will take immediate effect.

 Smoke rises following Israeli airstrike next to the presidential palace in Syria's capital Damascus, July 16, 2025.