Fighter jets

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, one pilot rescued, source confirms to 'Post'

A source with knowledge of the incident confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that search-and-rescue operations are underway to locate the second pilot.

A USAF McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle lands at RAF Lakenheath on July 22, 2025 in Lakenheath, United Kingdom.
Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026.

IRGC claims to have attacked Dubai Oracle data center, US fighter jets at Jordan's Al Azraq base

Fighter pilot Yen Hsiang-sheng gets out of a F-16V fighter jet wearing a Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System helmet during an annual New Year's drill in Chiayi, Taiwan, January 5, 2022.

Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries

F-16V of the Republic of China Air Force.

Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year


Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander says Iran purchased Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets

This is the first time an Iranian official has confirmed the purchase of Su-35 jets.

 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.

Israel boosts F-16s with $80M upgrades amid rising tensions with Iran

Israel invests $80M in advanced F-16 upgrades, enhancing self-protection systems amid growing threats from Iran and regional tensions.

 Un caza F-16 perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán (PAF) actúa para conmemorar la 'Operación Swift Retort' de la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán, tras el derribo de aviones militares indios el 27 de febrero de 2019 en Cachemira, durante un espectáculo aéreo en Karachi, Pakistán 27 de febrero de 2020

F-16 squad grounded after hitting wrong targets in Gaza, no casualties reported

'There was no compliance with procedures for verifying targets on the ground and negligence in entering the waypoints,' said the IDF.

 Un caza F-16 perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán (PAF) actúa para conmemorar la 'Operación Swift Retort' de la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán, tras el derribo de aviones militares indios el 27 de febrero de 2019 en Cachemira, durante un espectáculo aéreo en Karachi, Pakistán 27 de febrero de 2020

Ex-Air Force chief: Israeli air defense must adopt new strategies, invest in laser defense

The future threats and the cost of the arms race with Jerusalem’s adversaries require adopting a new and forward-looking strategy.

  Israel Air Force, April 14, 2024.

Israel Air Force successfully shoots down two UAVs coming from the East

These interceptions are the latest of several others this week, which have been carried out against hostile threats.

Hermes 900 UAV

Gallant: ‘It could be a hot summer’ in threat to Hezbollah

Earlier in the day, the IAF struck 20 Hezbollah targets, which included ammunition depots and terror infrastructure, in a span of a few minutes in southern Lebanon.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends a state ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers whose burial place is unknown at Mount Herzl Military cemetery in Jerusalem on March 17, 2024

Iranian media says Russia could supply fighter jets soon, then denies it

Russia and Iran have been discussing the delivery of Su-35 fighter jets to Iran for over a year.

 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.

IAF pilot to 'Post': Defense op was most meaningful flight of my career

At approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday night, N and his fellow pilots were alerted that it was time to take to the skies.

 N AND his copilot prepare their aircraft for takeoff. N was an active member of Israel’s defense systems that were activated Saturday night when Iran targeted Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles.

'Our sad reality for half a year': Northern residents take cover as IDF, Hezbollah exchange fire

Shortly after the IDF announced its military action in Lebanon, more rocket sirens sounded in northern Israel.

 IDF Merkava Tanks were seen taking part in a Military Exercise in northern Golan Heights on April 1, 2024.

IDF foils Gaza terror bombing as Israel presses forward in Khan Yunis

IDF soldiers continue to operate in northern and central Gaza.

 IDF soldiers in central Gaza, March 12, 2024.