Fighter jets

US planning to send additional F-16, F-35 fighter jets to Middle East - report

According to a CNN report citing a US official, the fighter jets and more aerial refueling aircraft will be relocated from bases in Europe.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.
 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

US expected to send six F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, lift bans, following NATO summit - report

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

IDF scrambles fighter jets after losing contact with commercial plane on its way to Israel

Carrier Air Wing 1 conducts routine flight operations from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness


IDF cyber chief, retired Iran strategy head piloted fighter jets striking Iran

Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan and Maj.-Gen. (res) Tal Kelman participated in an unspecified number of airstrike runs during Operation Rising Lion.

 IDF Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan entering a fighter jet; illustrative.

UK export of F-35 parts to Israel was lawful, London court rules

West Bank-based group Al-Haq had taken legal action against Britain's Department for Business and Trade over its decision to exempt F-35 parts when it suspended some arms export licenses last year.

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed in large-scale Russian attack, Zelensky calls for US help

An Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot died in a crash while repelling a Russian air attack that involved hundreds of drones, cruise and ballistic missiles.

 Ukrainian F-16 fighting aircrafts are seen in the air during marking the Day of the Ukrainian Air Forces, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024

Pentagon says US strikes set Iran nuclear back months, White House denies assessment

UK purchasing fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons • IRGC deny reports of Tabriz drone attack • EU calls Israel, Iran to negotiate

 EMS services inspect the damage from an Iranian missile impact on a building in central Israel, June 13, 2025.

WATCH: Israel strikes Iran's infamous Evin Prison, Basij Headquarters, officials confirm to 'Post'

Evin Prison holds many Iranian political prisoners and is where many of the anti-regime protesters are sent following arrest.

Screenshot from a video shows a reported Israeli strike on the entrance of Iran's infamous Evin Prison in Tehran, June 23, 2025

Israel kills hundreds of IRGC members in strikes on Tehran's Basij, Alborz forces

The IDF targeted the headquarters of the Basij paramilitary forces, as well as internal security forces Alborz, in a wave of strikes across Iran's capital.

 Israel strikes in Tehran, Monday June 23, 2025.

Israeli fighter jets strike Iranian military, radar detection sites across Ahvaz

Since the start of Israeli strikes on Iranian territory last Friday, the Air Force has destroyed some 200 surface-to-surface ballistic missile launchers across the Islamic Republic.

 Smoke seen rising from a building after a reported Israeli strike in the southwest of Iran, June 21, 2025

US moving B-2 stealth bombers toward Guam, American officials confirm

One official said no forward orders had been given yet to move the bombers beyond Guam. They did not say how many B-2 bombers are being moved.

 The U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber "Spirit of Oklahoma" is refueled in-flight over Eastern Washington state, April, 27, 2002 while participating in "Northern Edge," Alaska's largest annual joint training exercise.

Top Gun over Tehran: An IAF fighter pilot shares his journey on the way to Iran

Deep in Iran - D., a cool-headed fighter pilot, gives a rare account of the strike that stunned Iran and the world. “We’re hitting the missiles heading our way before they’re launched.”

Israeli Air Force fighter jets seen attacking Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

Turkey promotes KAAN fighter jet at Paris Air Show as Israeli exhibits face restrictions

The 55th edition of the air show was also marked by controversy after organizers enclosed Israel’s defense industry booths behind black partition walls.

Turkiye's homegrown fighter jet, carries out its second successful test flight, May 06, 2024.