Outgoing IAF Commander: Best to Keep Quiet on Iran
Outgoing IAF commander Maj. Gen. Ido Nechushtan says it would be best to keep quiet on the subject of Iran.
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IAF Honors Helicopter Crew for 2006 Bravery
The crew of a CH-53 Yasur extricated Sayeret Matkal commandos from Baalbek, Lebanon at considerable risk to their lives.
IAF Strikes Terror Tunnel in Northern Gaza
IAF aircraft strike a terror tunnel in northern Gaza, after terrorists fire Qassam rockets at southern Israel.
Injured Soldier Receives Certificate in Hospital
IAF Commander visits Hadassah-Ein Kerem Hospital and awards a certificate of merit to soldier who was injured on Mount Herzl.
A Gift from our Pilots: Picture Perfect Israel from Above
A few days after the Yom HaAtzmaut flyby, the IDF supplies us with the goods: the beautiful Land of Israel from above.
F-15 Pilot Recalls Flight over Auschwitz
IDF Website remembers historic moment when three IAF F-15s flew over concentration camp.
USAF: Israel aided US Effort in Iraq, Afghanistan
USAF honors IAF chief, noting that the IAF's "accumulated experience in operational anti-terror activity" helped US in Iraq, Afghanistan.
IDF Shops for More Precision Rockets
Israel's military is going shopping to upgrade the missiles fired from its helicopters, a military source says.
IAF Preempts Gaza Rocket Launch
A preemptive strike by the IAF averted a rocket launch from Gaza on Israel's south; 2 terrorists injured.
IAF Base in Galilee Braces for Bird Season
Bird migration season is a problem for IAF Base Ramat David. That is where Strike the dog comes in.
Israeli Air Force Woman Vet Helps Protect Statue of Liberty
A new scanning system to stop terrorists at the Statue of Liberty was developed by Israeli Air Force veteran Dr. Alysia (Lisa) Dolev.
Polish Air Force Comes to Israel for First Exercise with IAF
The Polish Air Force arrived for a joint session with the IAF, including aerial battles with Israeli jet fighters and simulation squadrons.
IAF Strikes in Gaza as 'Ceasefire' Continues
IAF aircraft strikes two centers of terrorist activity in northern Gaza, after terrorists continue rocket fire despite ceasefire.
IDF Kills Gaza Terrorists, Including Senior Terror Leader
IAF aircraft kill leader of Popular Resistance Committees, and two other terrorist cells in Gaza. Terrorists respond with rockets.
Hundreds Search for Missing IDF Soldier
Hundreds began searching Sunday for 19-year-old Eshel Silberstein, missing since leaving home Saturday to return to his base.
A New Morning, Same Rockets Attack Southern Israel
Gaza terrorists began their near-daily routine of firing short-range Qassam rockets at southern Israel on schedule Sunday morning.
IAF Attacks Terror Targets in Southern Gaza
IDF aircraft hit a weapon manufacturing site and a smuggling tunnel in southern Gaza, after terrorists fire rockets into Israel.
IDF Foils Rocket Attack from Gaza
IAF aircraft foil a rocket attack on southern Israel, hit terrorists who were preparing to launch a rocket into Israeli territory.
IDF Doesn't Stay Silent in Wake of Rocket Attacks
IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza twice, after terrorists fire a barrage of rockets at southern Israel.
IAF Buying Italian Training Jet
Italian M-346 aircraft defeats South Korean plane in bid to replace the antiquated Skyhawk.
Video: 1970s IAF Helicopter Takes Off Again
The IAF has upgraded and rebuilt its old Sikorsky 985s and has turned them into brand new Sikorsky 2025s.
Report: Israel Considering Placing IAF Aircraft in Cyprus
Israel is planning to place military aircraft in Cyprus, according to a Cypriot defense website.
IAF's New Commander – Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel
Maj. Gen. Eshel was drafted to the IAF as a pilot in 1977. He replaced Maj. Gen. Ido Nechushtan.
IDF Retaliates for Qassam Attacks, Strikes Targets in Gaza
IAF aircraft strike six terror targets in Gaza, in response to Qassam rocket attacks on southern Israel. Direct hits confirmed.
IAF Commander: 'Arab Spring' Could Strengthen Terror
IAF Commander addresses the changes caused by the Arab Spring and says: We cannot cut the defense budget.
IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
IAF aircraft strike several terror targets in Gaza, in response to recent firing of mortars and rockets at Israel.
IAF Ground Tech's Ear Saves Pilot's Life
SFC Haim Adani ordered an F-16 pilot to stand down before takeoff because his gut told him the engine sounded wrong - and saved his life.
IAF 'Object' Causes Stir in Lebanon
Lebanese security forces have launched a search for an unidentified object dropped from an IAF plane in the country's south.
UTJ Lawmaker Warns: 'Don't Enlist in IDF Yet'
A United Torah Judaism MK warns young hareidi religious men not to join IDF special programs without assurances they can observe Torah law.
Report: IAF Drill Above Southern Lebanon
A Lebanese newspaper reports the Israeli Air Force conducted a three-hour drill in the skies above southern Lebanon.
IAF Chief Rabbi Quits Hareidi Enlistment Program
IAF Rabbi Ravad resigns from the Shachar hareidi enlistment program, after integration of women instructors and ruling on singing issue.
Netanyahu to Young Pilots: I Believe in You
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed the young pilots at the conclusion of the 163rd Israel Air Forces pilots’ training course.
Young IAF Pilot: It Was Always My Dream to Serve
Arutz Sheva speaks to a graduate of the IAF's 163rd pilots' training course, a lone soldier who made aliyah so he can serve.
IAF Reports 'Direct Hit' on Gaza Rocket Cell
The IAF reported success in an air raid that killed an Army of Islam terrorist and wounded five others as he prepared to launch rockets.
PA Terrorists Launch Failed Rocket Attack on Southern Israel
PA terrorists launched a failed rocket attack at southern Israel early Wednesday following two IAF air strikes on terror targets in Gaza.
Second IAF Strike in Gaza Targets Terror Cell
For the second time in several hours, the IAF hit an Islamic Jihad terrorist cell that was preparing to carry out a terror attack.
IAF Hits Islamic Jihad in Gaza
An IAF airstrike killed one Islamic Jihad terrorist and wounded three others in Gaza. Targets affiliated with "recent terror activity."
IAF Touts Female Flight Schools Grads
The most recent IAF pilots course included five female graduates - the most to graduate at any one time.
Israel, Turkey Reactivate Air Force Coordination
Israel and Turkey are reactivating their military ties, beginning with a coordination mechanism between the two air forces.
Video: IAF Hits Weapons Storage Facility in Gaza
Video footage released by IDF proves Hamas operates from the heart of civilian neighborhoods in Gaza.
IDF Retaliates Yet Again, Strikes Weapons Site in Gaza
In another retaliation for ongoing rocket and missile fire originating in Gaza, IAF aircraft strike a weapons manufacturing site.
IDF Retaliates, Strikes Terror Targets
In response to the latest wave of rocket attacks, IAF strikes two centers of terror activity in Gaza.
Terror Mastermind Killed in IAF Surgical Air Strike
A PA terrorist mastermind was killed Thursday in a surgical air strike carried out by IAF fighter pilots near Gaza City.
IAF Foils Terror Attack from Gaza
IAF aircraft strikes two terrorist cells in northern Gaza, foil attempt to launch rockets at IDF soldiers.
IAF Takes Troubled Teens on 'Wings'
Israel's Air Force is using aircraft maintenance and gliding to help troubled teens at the Hatzerim Air Base.
'Blue Builds Green' as Solar Energy Shines on the IDF
Solar energy has arrived in the IDF, where an Israeli air base is implementing a new system that uses photovoltaic solar cells.
200-Year-Old Torah Scroll Dedicated to IDF Romania Crash Victims
200-year-old Torah scroll welcomed in Tel Nof Air Force Base, dedicated to victims of last year's helicopter crash in Romania.
IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
Airstrikes-for-rocket-attacks continue: IAF hits terror targets in Gaza, several hours after terrorist fire rockets at the Negev.
France 'Warns' Israel Over Gaza Casualties
France warned Israel it must avoid all civilian casualties in Gaza after its local consul and his family were injured in an IAF raid.
IAF to Host Greeks, Italians for Joint Exercises
Israeli Air Force set to train in Israel with Italian and Greek air forces within the next month.
IAF Pilots Drill Over Italy
An IAF delegation has returned from Sardinia where it conducted joint exercises with the Italian Air Force.
IDF Targets Terrorists After Rocket Fire
IAF aircraft hit a terrorist squad that fired a Kassam rocket at Israel from southern Gaza. Rocket fire continues despite "ceasefire."
IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
In response to Grad missile attack, IAF strikes three terror activity sites and a weapons storage facility in Gaza.
Pelican Causes Emergency Landing for IAF 'Baz' Fighter Jet
An Israel Air Force "Baz" fighter was forced to make an emergency landing last week, but the cause was due to a pelican.
IAF F-15 Forced to Make Emergency Landing
An F-15 on a routine training flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from the Tel Nof AFB.
Special IDF New Years’ Greeting for ‘Lone Soldiers’
A US “lone soldier” in the IDF represents 149 comrades and exchanges New Year’s blessings with the Air Force commander.
Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attacks, 1 Dead
One terrorist was killed in an IAF air strike that followed a Gaza rocket attack on southern Israel Wednesday evening.
IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
IAF aircraft target terror targets in the Gaza Strip in response to the rocket barrage on Wednesday evening.
IDF Thwarts Rocket Launching Attempt
IAF aircraft target a squad of terrorists who were preparing to launch rockets at Israel. Direct hit confirmed.
IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Terrorist
IAF aircraft attack and kill an Islamic Jihad terrorist who planned to carry out a terror attack in the Sinai Peninsula.