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Netanyahu:

'Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel'

Prime Minister responds to announcement by reservist pilots that they will not be attending training flights.

'Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel'

IAF to participate in US Air Force “Red Flag” exercise

The exercise will take place over the course of two weeks and will include a wide range of training drills.

IAF to participate in US Air Force “Red Flag” exercise

Suspended IAF pilot speaks out: 'We never called to refuse duty'

The reserve pilot suspended from the IAF wrote to his comrades asking that they 'preserve the cohesion of the IAF '.

Suspended IAF pilot speaks out: 'We never called to refuse duty'

Elite reserve pilots will report to base tomorrow

37 pilots to come to base as scheduled for discussions with commanders after saying they would skip training to protest judicial reforms.

Elite reserve pilots will report to base tomorrow

Judicial reform protests:

Former IAF commanders demand PM halt reforms

Reforms pose 'tangible danger to national security,' former Air Force commanders claim.

Former IAF commanders demand PM halt reforms

Gallant to IAF pilots:

'Any call for refusal to obey orders harms the IDF'

Defense Minister warns against refusal to serve in the reserves on the grounds of opposition to the judicial reform.

'Any call for refusal to obey orders harms the IDF'

37 elite reserve pilots refuse to show up for training

Over 90% of elite 69th "Hammers" Squadron announce they will protest judicial reforms rather than return to base for scheduled training.

37 elite reserve pilots refuse to show up for training

Op-ed:

Oy Vey! Thomas Friedman is upset with Israel!

He is the Korach of our times, and so is the rest of his paper, plus even the media in Israel, Hebrew and English…except this one. Op-ed.

Oy Vey! Thomas Friedman is upset with Israel!

IAF Pilots Course:

41 new graduates receive their wings

President, Prime Minister, IDF Chief-of-Staff attend ceremony marking conclusion of three-year course.

41 new graduates receive their wings

IAF celebrates end of Remotely Piloted Aircraft course

Complexity of today's warfare demands new tools, the IDF has among the best in the world.

IAF celebrates end of Remotely Piloted Aircraft course

IDF, US Armed Forces hold aerial joint exercises

Joint exercises of F-35s, F-16s, and F-15s simulate various scenarios, including aerial refueling.

IDF, US Armed Forces hold aerial joint exercises

In preparation for Netanyahu:

Israel's 'Air Force One' returns to the skies

State airplane "Kanaf Tzion," grounded by PM Lapid, set to resume service within weeks.

Israel's 'Air Force One' returns to the skies

Historic:

In first, senior IAF official visits Kingdom of Bahrain

'Visit continues the strengthening of relations, cooperation, between IDF and militaries of the region.'

In first, senior IAF official visits Kingdom of Bahrain

Lebanon:

'Israel using our airspace to launch strikes on Syria'

Lebanon's Foreign Ministry says it will complain to UN Security Council over Israel's use of its airspace to launch air strikes on Syria.

'Israel using our airspace to launch strikes on Syria'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We dealt a serious blow to the Islamic Jihad organization'

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi vists Tel Nof Airbase, meets units that operated in Operation Breaking Dawn.

'We dealt a serious blow to the Islamic Jihad organization'

Erdan: IAF aborted mission 3 times to avoid civilian casualties

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan shows evidence that IAF aborted mission due to presence of children in the area.

Erdan: IAF aborted mission 3 times to avoid civilian casualties

After 17 years:

144th UAV Squadron Reopened at Hatzor Air Force Base

Squadron closed in 2005 renewed, will operate the new 'Spark' UAV.

144th UAV Squadron Reopened at Hatzor Air Force Base

IAF: F-35 fleet to undergo inspection after US tipoff

Following US decision to ground F-35 aircraft, Israel orders thorough and careful inspection of its fleet.

IAF: F-35 fleet to undergo inspection after US tipoff

Israeli Air Force returns from exercise in Romania

IAF concludes exercise in Romania. Blue Sky exercise 'contributes to the operational readiness for all relevant arenas,' commander says.

Israeli Air Force returns from exercise in Romania

Study shows long-term damages of IAF flights over Lebanon

A group called AirPressure has published figures alleging the IAF's responsibility for a range of symptoms in the Lebanese population.

Study shows long-term damages of IAF flights over Lebanon

Egyptian UAV malfunctions, crosses in Israel

Unarmed drone intercepted over Negev by IAF fighters in coordination with Egyptians after accidentally entering Israeli airspace.

Egyptian UAV malfunctions, crosses in Israel

Mediterranean war games:

Dozens of IAF fighter jets simulate long-distance attack

The drill comes as part of the largest-ever IDF exercise spanning all army units and a month-long preparation for offensive maneuvers.

Dozens of IAF fighter jets simulate long-distance attack

Report: Russians fire on IAF craft in Syria for 1st time

S-300 battery, which can only be operated by Russian officers, reportedly launches missile at IAF planes operating in Syria.

Report: Russians fire on IAF craft in Syria for 1st time

Watch:

First time: IAF flies over Hebron on Independence Day

Yamina party hails IAF flyover of the Cave of the Patriarchs, where the Jewish people's ancestors are buried, on Israel's birthday.

First time: IAF flies over Hebron on Independence Day

60 IAF aircraft fly over Israel on Independence Day

Naval flotilla in south, bases open to the public, and dozens of aircraft fly over Israeli cities on Israel's 74th Independence Day.

60 IAF aircraft fly over Israel on Independence Day

Watch live: IAF flyover and Navy flotilla

Flyover app to allow Israelis to follow path and location of the IAF planes, in real time.

Watch live: IAF flyover and Navy flotilla

First time:

Independence Day flyover to include Hebron, Gush Etzion

In first, IAF planes to fly over Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria on Israel's Independence Day.

Independence Day flyover to include Hebron, Gush Etzion

After rocket fire:

IAF attacks underground structure with chemical materials

IAF attacks terror targets in Gaza Strip following rocket attack on Sderot. Meanwhile, sirens again sound in south.

IAF attacks underground structure with chemical materials

IAF ends escape-and-evade exercise in Israel's north

A half-week exercise pitted IAF soldiers against the best search and pursuit units in Israel.

IAF ends escape-and-evade exercise in Israel's north

IAF upgrades with eye on Iran

Air Force sums up achievements under outgoing commander Amikam Norkin, goals of upgrading fleet to 4th, 5th generation aircraft.

IAF upgrades with eye on Iran

Message to Nasrallah:

IAF jets conduct flights over Hezbollah strongholds

IAF fighter jets make low-altitude flights over Dahiya district of Beirut hours after Hezbollah drone enters Israeli territory.

IAF jets conduct flights over Hezbollah strongholds

In memory of our two brave pilots

The words beow are dedicated the ascent of the souls of Hen ben Aron and Erez ben David and to the recovery of Ron ben Marina.

In memory of our two brave pilots

Commanders meet, praise survivor of helicopter crash

Navy, Air Force commanders meet sole survivor of helicopter crash off Haifa coast, praise his heroic actions during incident.

Commanders meet, praise survivor of helicopter crash

New details in helicopter crash: Officer returned to save crew

Investigation finds helicopter which crashed off Haifa coast suffered engine fire, attempted emergency landing.

New details in helicopter crash: Officer returned to save crew

'Significant milestones'

US will sell Israel 12 new helicopters, two tankers

Israel's Defense Min. signs an agreement with US gov't to acquire 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K helicopters, 2 Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft.

US will sell Israel 12 new helicopters, two tankers

Dozens of warplanes to take part in Iran attack simulation

Exercise will take place over Mediterranean Sea. "The aim is to prepare for every eventuality; we will not allow Iran to go nuclear."

Dozens of warplanes to take part in Iran attack simulation

Report: IAF attacks city of Homs in Syria

Syrian media offer contradictory reports on whether Israeli missiles were successfully intercepted in Homs area.

Report: IAF attacks city of Homs in Syria

Watch: Israeli F-15s escort American bomber

Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jets escort American B-1B bomber over Israeli skies towards the surrounding bay.

Watch: Israeli F-15s escort American bomber

First time:

UAE Air Force Commander participates in Israeli exercise

In historic first, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Al Alawi participates in Israeli 'Blue Flag' military exercise.

UAE Air Force Commander participates in Israeli exercise

Report: Iran fired at Israeli warplanes in Syria

Iranian forces open fire on IAF planes carrying out operation in Syria, defense officials say.

Report: Iran fired at Israeli warplanes in Syria

Pres Herzog reconstructs photo of his father on board IAF jet

President Isaac Herzog visits the Tel Nof Airbase accompanied by Israeli Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin.

Pres Herzog reconstructs photo of his father on board IAF jet

Israeli, German air force commanders fly over Israel

Honorary flyover held in Israeli skies as part of the “Blue Flag” exercise, passing over Knesset building and ending over Malcha.

Israeli, German air force commanders fly over Israel

IAF commander orders expert investigation of emergency landing

The commander of the IAF has ordered a panel of experts to investigate the emergency on an IAF plane last Thursday.

IAF commander orders expert investigation of emergency landing

IAF and USAF kick off joint exercise

The United States of America and Israel have begun a biannual aerial exercise codenamed Juniper Falcon.

IAF and USAF kick off joint exercise

IDF attacks Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Gaza

Attack carried out in response to firing of incendiary balloons into Israeli territory.

IDF attacks Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Gaza

2nd generation IAF pilot: I 'meet' my father during missions

Major R., whose father, Ran, died in a helicopter crash, says one of his biggest missions was rescuing a Syrian child during the civil war.

2nd generation IAF pilot: I 'meet' my father during missions

'We will consult our friends, but will act when needed'

Prime Minister Bennett speaks at IAF course graduation ceremony: Our enemies know we do not hesitate to act when needed.

'We will consult our friends, but will act when needed'

IDF attacks Hamas compounds in Gaza

Fighter jets attack Hamas military compounds in retaliation for the firing of incendiary balloons towards southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas compounds in Gaza

First time: Israeli F-35 in international exercise

Israel's newest, most advanced combat aircraft to be used in exercise with US, British, and Italian counterparts for first time.

First time: Israeli F-35 in international exercise

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF strikes weapons manufacturing site, weapon smuggling tunnel and military post in retaliation for rocket fire on Sderot.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IAF flyovers, barbeques, musical events - 'The sky's the limit'

Israelis coming out in droves to celebrate their homeland's independence, invincible spirit, and devotion for their Land.

IAF flyovers, barbeques, musical events - 'The sky's the limit'

IAF prepares for Independence Day airshow

Flying under the theme of 'Israeli Solidarity,' the show will include firefighting and police aircraft and cross Israel from end to end.

IAF prepares for Independence Day airshow

Deadly IAF crash caused by previously unknown phenomenon

Final report into crash in which 2 pilots were killed finds plane stalled due to circumstances previously unknown to be dangerous.

Deadly IAF crash caused by previously unknown phenomenon

Air Force trains for surprise war with Hezbollah

Massive 'Galilee Rose' Air Force training exercise ends after 3 days. IAF practices quick mobilization, attacking thousands of targets a day

Air Force trains for surprise war with Hezbollah

IAF increases presence in northern Israel

Surprise Israeli Air Force exercise 'Vered Hagalil,' focused on improving IAF combat readiness in northern region, begins.

IAF increases presence in northern Israel

Syria claims Israel attacked in southern part of the country

Alleged Israeli attack comes hours after anti-aircraft missile was fired at Israeli UAV over Lebanon.

Syria claims Israel attacked in southern part of the country

IDF blames loss of control for deadly plane crash

Investigative team releases interim findings in crash of training plane which killed 2 IAF pilots.

IDF blames loss of control for deadly plane crash

Love is in the air...literally

Lieutenant Y describes the delicate balance he needed in order to succeed simultaneously in the pilot's training course and as a newlywed.

Love is in the air...literally

Watch: IAF pilots answer web's most searched questions

New graduates of the 181st class of the IAF Flight Academy have just completed an intensive and select 3-year course

Watch: IAF pilots answer web's most searched questions

Boston native becomes 1st US woman to graduate IAF pilot course

After 3 years of training Lt. O., an immigrant and lone soldier, will become 1st US woman to graduate from Israel Air Force pilot course.

Boston native becomes 1st US woman to graduate IAF pilot course