US Air Force
Ben-Gurion Airport employee fired for photographing US military planes - report
A temporary employee at Ben-Gurion Airport was fired after photographing US military planes and sharing the images on WhatsApp, nearly causing a serious incident between the US military and the IDF.
Chinese‑built satellite in Iranian hands tracked US bases - report
Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks
IDF strikes three Tehran airports, targets dozens of Iranian fighter jets in attacks
Trump initially feared radio message from downed US airman was Iranian trap - Axios
After ejecting from the jet, the officer sent a message over his radio saying “Power be to God,” according to Trump who added that it "sounded like something a Muslim would say."
Behind the US Air Force unit that spearheaded the mission to rescue downed airman
The concept of a dedicated pararescue force traces its roots back to the end of World War II. Becoming a PJ is widely considered one of the most grueling undertakings in the military.
US prepares to use close to entire stealth missile arsenal as Iran strikes intensify - report
Committing the missiles to the Iran war does not necessarily mean all will be used, Bloomberg noted, adding that they have so far been launched from B-52 and B-1B bombers as well as strike fighters.
IDF says Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya base, Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz
IDF announces Sgt. First Class Guy Ludar died while fighting in Lebanon • IDF admits air defense failures after Dimona, Arad missile impacts • Northern mayor warns of possible Hezbollah barrage
Behind enemy lines: How US Air Force's well-oiled rescue machine operates
Since Vietnam, the US has successfully rescued thousands of downed aircrew members in hostile territory, including in Iraq and Bosnia, thanks to special helicopter models and pilot survival kits.
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defense minister says
The closure of the airspace forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, but it does not include emergency situations.
Iran strike on Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Airbase destroys key US Air Force platforms
The Friday strike not only injured troops, but it also destroyed refuelers and an E-3 Sentry aircraft.
US using anti-tank land mines in Iran's Shiraz to neutralize ballistic missile launchers - report
According to The Washington Post, the mines used were American BLU-91/B anti-tank land mines, which are deployed by aircraft using the Gator mine scattering system.
Iranian missile, drones strike US military airbase in Saudi Arabia, 12 soldiers wounded - report
According to the Wall Street Journal, the attack, which also involved the use of drones, was confirmed using open-source imagery and data circulating online.
US strikes 10,000th target in Iran during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM announces
In a video posted on X/Twitter, Cooper stated that the US had struck its 10,000th target "just hours ago," adding that the total was even more impressive when combined with targets struck by Israel.
