Tag: Israel Air Force
IAF Launches Surprise Drill to ‘Improve Readiness for Combat in Northern Arena’
The surprise drill will focus on maintaining air superiority, protecting the country’s skies, as well as attacking and gathering intelligence.
Russia Grants Iran Access to Syrian Hmeimim Air Base
"Russia provided the Iranian military with the opportunity to use its military airfield in the province of Latakia."
COVID-19 Changes Flight Plan for Independence Day Flyovers
Military and government officials decided to prevent crowds from forming on beaches and in national parks to watch the breathtaking show in the skies.
Syria Claims Israeli Air Force Attacked Iranian IRGC Bases Near Homs, Palmyra
Local sources said the air strikes were aimed at Iran's IRGC Quds Force and Hezbollah targets in Syrian army bases near the T-4 Air Base and Palmyra.
Syria Deploys Aerial Defense Against Missile Strike Over Homs
"This development comes as Al-Shayrat airport has become Iran’s air base in Syria for storing weapons and leading operations.”
Syria Reports Israeli Air Force Attacks Army Bases Near Quneitra in Golan Heights
Combat helicopters fired missiles at military positions in the towns of Qataniyah and Al-Hurriyet in Quneitra province.
Rivlin Leads Commemoration of Israeli Helicopter Disaster
“The pain of bereavement is a national pain, felt by the whole people, but it is first and foremost a personal, daily pain.”
Air Force Attacks Hamas, Again, But Rockets Still Fly
Even as Israeli forces were attacking Hamas positions, however, terrorists launched two rockets from Gaza at southern Israel. Both failed.
IAF Responds in Gaza to Balloon Bombs, Rocket Attack
“In response to the rocket and explosive balloons launched from Gaza at Israel, we just struck a Hamas military post in Gaza."
WATCH: Israel Air Force Opens New F-35i Stealth Fighter Jet Squadron
The aircraft travels at 1,200 miles per hour, and can take out threats without ever being seen.
Netanyahu Threatens Islamic Jihad Terror Official to ‘Pack His Stuff’ After Rocket Attack
"The last one who ordered the rocket fire towards Ashdod when I was there is not with us anymore."
Five Killed in Strikes on Iranian Proxy Targets Near Syrian-Iraqi Border
The shelling targeted an Iranian militia headquarters in Al-Jam’eyyat neighborhood of Al-Bukamal city, and other areas in the countryside as well.
IAF Grounds Sikorsky CH-53 Fleet following Tuesday Night’s Crash
The helicopter crew's handling of the incident very likely saved the lives of the crew and passengers.
Red Alert Triggered in Ashkelon by Gaza Anti-Aircraft Fire
The anti-aircraft gunfire emanating from Gaza set off the Red Alert siren. It was being directed at Israel Air Force aircraft.
IDF Eliminates Another Jihad Commander Before Ceasefire Commences
Since the assassination of Baha Abu al-Atta on Tuesday morning, Israel has eliminated 32 terrorists, most of them members of the Islamic Jihad.
Operation ‘Blue Flag’ Takes to the Skies Next Week
For the first time ever, F-35 stealth fighter jets are to be included in the drill, which will be held from Sunday through Thursday.
Two More F-35 Adir Stealth Fighter Jets Arrive at Nevatim Air Base
By 2024, the IAF will have received a total of 50 F-35I fighter jets.
Report: Israel Strikes Iranian Assets in Iraq with F-35 Stealth Fighter
London-based Arabic daily reports that Israeli F-35 stealth fighters were used to carry out two strikes on Iranian assets in Iraq this month; no comment from Israel.
Glasses Wont Block Israeli Youths from Fighter Pilot Dreams Anymore
This will be the first course in which . . . graduating combat pilots will reach the mighty squadron and begin flying on 5th generation platforms.
Rivlin to First IAF Druze Pilot: You Are Proof Partnership in Our Hearts, Druze...
President Rivlin to Lt. G at graduation: "You are proof of the determination of the Druze community to lead in every part of the IDF."
Netanyahu: The IDF Has Very Great Destructive Power, Don’t Test Us
"I hear our neighbors from the north, south and east threatening our destruction. I say to our enemies: The IDF has very great destructive power. Don’t test us.”
WATCH: IDF Strikes Hamas in Gaza for Rocket Attacks, 2.0
More strikes were expected as Israeli combat aircraft maintained an “intensive” presence in the skies over Gaza.
President Rivlin Awards 120 Outstanding Soldiers on Israel’s 71st Independence Day
The morning began with a flyover in honor of the outstanding soldiers, who represent all branches of the IDF.
Israel Air Force Strikes Hamas Political Bureau in Gaza
By midnight Sunday night, Israeli Air Force fighters had completed air strikes on some 320 terrorist targets in Gaza.
Report: Israel’s Rampage Missiles Evaded Russia’s S-300 System in Syria
The missile is 4.5 meters long, weighs 570 kg and is a GPS-controlled precision rocket with a range of 145 kilometers.
IDF Conducts ‘Routine’ Iron Dome, Patriot Tests
The IDF said it was testing the preparedness of the military’s air defense and technical units as well as the batteries themselves.
Israel Elections Begin at IDF Bases
The polls open for the general public on Tuesday morning, April 9, Election Day.
Israel Air Force Retaliates in Gaza for Rocket Fire, Explosives, Infiltrations
Just three hours earlier another rocket from Gaza slammed into an open area in the Eshkol Regional Council district.
IAF Targets Hamas in Gaza to Retaliate for IED Terror Balloon Attack
Members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad evacuated from their headquarters and outposts in anticipation of Israeli air strikes.
American Jewish Leaders Tour The (Gaza Border) Wall, Israeli F-35 Fighter Squadron
The participants were the first foreign group to witness the barrier that Israel has been constructing along the Gaza border.