Likud's Tali Gottlieb: Those refusing to serve don't impress me
Gottlieb says she isn't impressed by fighter pilots threatening to leave the army and adds that every combat soldier can be a pilot anyway.
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'We back any act of protest': IAF senior officials sign letter supporting not volunteering
Hundreds of former Air Force officials, including a fmr. Chief of Staff, signed a letter supporting anti-government protesters.
4 air force pilots refuse to report for duty
Refusals follow passage of limitation of reasonableness standard in first reading.
Iranian Air Force officer dies under mysterious circumstances
Yet another officer of the Iranian Air Force has been announced dead after three others were reportedly assassinated less than a month ago.
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.
Arutz Sheva speaks with air force pilots from around the globe
'Unique' Blue Flag event brings together Israeli and world air forces. We spoke to some of the pilots.
Israeli Air Force holds fifth 'Blue Flag' exercise with international partners
International 'Blue Flag' Air Force exercise simulates combat scenarios for aircraft from Israel and multiple participating nations.
Watch: NATO Allies 'migrate' north for the summer
Yissachar Ruas joins the Turkish Air Force 161 Filo flying their F-16 Fighter jets as part of the NATO Air Policing Mission.
First female Deputy Commander of Air Force combat squadron
IDF says 'not even the sky is the limit' after woman appointed Deputy Commander of 'Bat Squadron.'
'Desert Eagle' international air force exercise concludes
Israeli, US aircrews practice various operational scenarios, including joint exercises against ground, aerial, and combined threats.
Amos Levitov, renowned Israeli air force pilot, dies at 73
Levitov, renowned as a pilot, survived three years of captivity in Egypt before being released in 1973 and resuming his military career.
Report: Assad regime dropped chlorine bomb on civilians in 2018
Report concludes that units of the Syrian Arab Air Force used chemical weapons in rebel-held Saraqib on 4 February 2018.
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
Cabinet gives Air Force multibillion dollar blank cheque
Over strong opposition from the Finance Ministry, the Security Ministry will be bringing the Air Force a wave of new armament and aircraft.
Defense Minister visits Israeli Air Force: Israel knows to use its capabilities anywhere
DM suggests countries of region remember that 'the State of Israel has infinite capacity and we know how to use it.'
Watch the Independence Day flyover: These are the times it'll pass
Air Force limits traditional Independence Day flyover to salute hospital staff, prevent gatherings. Here is the full list of flyover times.
Watch: US military helicopters arrive in Israel
5 Yassur helicopters delivered to Israel from Houston port, to be used as spare parts for existing Israeli fleet.
Former Commander of the Air Force passes away
Retired General Amos Lapidot, the 10th Commander of the Air Force passes away, age 85.
F35i light up the skies
Two new F35i fighters are the first to spearhead the new squadron.
Watch: Special air show at IDF Air Force Base
IAF Aerobatics team appears in skies above Hatzerim Air Force base, honoring graduation from flight course.
'The whole Air Force is in the air'
Major Air Force exercise takes place this week, seeing cooperation with ground forces. Main focus: northern arena.
Unusual statement attributed to Israel Air Force Commander
Against background of tension in Gulf, Major General Norkin reveals Israeli naval reconnaissance squadron operating in arena.
Flight course: Learn to overcome failures
Lt. A., graduate of last aviation course, talks about course, values emphasized and moments of crisis and coping with stinging failures.
'I prayed this wouldn't be our last meeting'
Air Force Commander farewell to Rona Ramon: 'She reflected combination of calm, coolness, human warmth, constant improvement, initiative.'
Body of Pilot Yakir Nave located after 56 years
After decades of searching, remains of the body of Air Force pilot Yakir Mordechai Nave Lieper Z"L are found
Is Israel ready for another war?
Is IDF ready to fight a war? Chief of Staff says army at highest preparedness, but recent report by former top general suggests otherwise.
Israel to use F-35I stealth fighters in Syria
New report says Israel will use F-35I aircraft to counter threat posed by Syria's S-300 missile system.
Ramon International Airport does dress rehearsal
Air Force currently conducting exercise at new airport to check fitness to operate for general public.
'We attacked infrastructure - not terrorists'
Official summarizes attacks on Gaza. 'We attacked some surprising targets. We did not use all our force.'
Netanyahu: We blew up Iran's ATM
PM Netanyahu says Israel stopped cash flow to Iran, promises anyone who drags Israel into conflict will 'regret it sorely.'
Air Force ready to deal powerful blow
Former IAF Commander Amir Eshel: 'Chances of an initiated war against us in north are low.'
Watch: 40 fighters, 10 squadrons, 2 missions - no landings
Israel Air Force practices long-range operations with joint training exercises over Greece including mid-air refueling.
Israel Air Force strikes Gaza
Israeli planes attacking sites in central Gaza, in apparent response to barrage of mortar fire on Israeli communities this morning.
IDF apologizes for spooking Tel Aviv residents
Air Force says they are sorry for causing pandemonium when they practiced for flyover unannounced on Thursday.
Arutz Sheva meets US Electronic Warfare Aircraft - the Prowler
The 'Prowler' can protect other aircraft from enemy missiles such as Syrian rocket which shot down Israeli F-16.
How does the Israeli security reality look from the cockpit?
Ram Shmueli, a base commander and former Air Force pilot, talks about Israel's security challenges within its borders,
Air Force implements new LGBT-friendly policies
Support groups and frequent meetings with top officers: Israeli Air Force rolls out sweeping changes to make IAF more LGBT-friendly.
IDF attacked terror tunnel in Gaza
Assessments are that spokesperson's unusual announcement of strike on 'central terror infrastructure' implies attack on terror tunnel.
Number of female pilots not soaring, despite recruitment efforts
Despite IDF attempts to attract women to prestigious flight course, number of female pilots remains low. One woman to finish latest course.
Naval Iron Dome operational
Air Force completes deployment of battery in warship, conducts successful test;System is to protect strategic sea facilities.
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