US deploys F‑15 squadron to Mideast as tensions with Iran rise
CENTCOM deploys an F‑15 squadron to the Middle East, citing enhanced readiness and regional security as tensions with Iran persist.
CENTCOM deploys an F‑15 squadron to the Middle East, citing enhanced readiness and regional security as tensions with Iran persist.

The Pentagon announced that the American company Boeing has received a contract to produce 25 improved F-15IA Thunder aircraft - with an option for 25 more.

The new F-15IA aircraft will be equipped with cutting-edge weapon systems, including the integration of state-of-the-art Israeli technologies. Delivery of the F-15 aircraft will begin in 2031, with 4-6 aircraft to be supplied annually.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant thanks Secretary of Defense Austin and Secretary of State Blinken: Your message of support and commitment to Israel’s security are clear.

Washington Post reports that Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) signed off on major arms sale to Israel after facing intense pressure from the Biden administration.

F-15 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing due to a landing gear malfunction. The plane was damaged but no one was injured.

The F-15SA crashed during a training mission in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

IDF fighter jets escort American bomber craft through Israel skies on its way from the Gulf.

Israeli F-15I forced to make emergency landing with just two of its landing gear following malfunction.

Canopy found in Judea region, after which it was transferred to air force authorities for further technical investigation.

Israeli Air Force F-15 loses canopy during training flight, leaving two-member crew exposed to the elements.

PM Netanyahu signs agreement to sell Israeli F-16 fighter jets to Croatia, to the tune of half a million dollars.

IAF F-16 and F-15 jets were scrambled for unknown reasons, into Israel's northern and southern skies.

No mention of Iran, but Defense Minister's toast to F-15 pilots leaves little doubt what he meant.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter crashes during routine training in the Middle East. No casualties reported.

The United States confirms the sale of 84 Boeing F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
The Obama administration is poised to announce the sale of nearly $30 million worth of F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
An F-15 on a routine training flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from the Tel Nof AFB.

US announces the largest weapons sale in its history: $60 billion worth of combat planes and choppers to the Saudis. Israel not objecting - so far.