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Israeli Air Force strikes Houthi targets in western Yemen

Israeli Air Force strikes key Houthi-controlled ports in western Yemen following another missile launch fired at Israel.

Israeli Air Force strikes Houthi targets in western Yemen

Senior minister against IDF Spokesman: 'Confused again?'

IDF announces attack in Yemen approved by Chief of Staff and Air Force Commander. Government source clarifies that political echelon is solely responsible for the decision.

Senior minister against IDF Spokesman: 'Confused again?'

Netanyahu:

'Letter is from a noisy group of retirees'

The Prime Minister dismissed the letter sent by a group of former Air Force soldiers, saying their claims no longer impressed the public.

'Letter is from a noisy group of retirees'

Threat of service refusal returns to Air Force

As the Air Force grapples with the judicial reform’s lingering impact, Air Force Commander Tomer Bar holds meeting with officers to prevent service refusal.

Threat of service refusal returns to Air Force

Rabbi in German Air Force:

Rabbi Balla to be German military's first chief rabbi in 90 years

Rabbi Balla joins the German army, 90 years after Hitler expelled Jewish soldiers. 'I want Jewish soldiers in German armed forces to know they have someone to approach,' he says.

Rabbi Balla to be German military's first chief rabbi in 90 years

First haredi Air Force ground technical crew formed

Haredi soldiers certified as first-level technicians on F-16 fighter jets to serve at Air Force operational center.

First haredi Air Force ground technical crew formed

Gallant sends message to Iran from Air Force base

Minister of Defense Gallant at Air Force base: 'Everyone who dreamed a year ago of slaughtering and annihilating us, has paid a heavy price and is no longer part of that dream.'

Gallant sends message to Iran from Air Force base

'Prepared for any scenario'

Netanyahu's message from northern Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Ramat David Air Force Base in northern Israel and received a comprehensive briefing on the readiness of the Air Force in all sectors, but especially the north.

Netanyahu's message from northern Israel

Metula Council Head:

'I expect the Air Force to crush Beirut'

Head of the Metula Local Council, David Azoulay, speaks about the situation in the north and the anticipation of an attack by Hezbollah.

'I expect the Air Force to crush Beirut'

Minister of Defense:

'Cooperation between Israel and US is critical to our readiness'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant meets with combat pilots and IAF servicemembers: 'With every day that passes, we enhance our readiness for defense, and sharpen our offensive capabilities.'

'Cooperation between Israel and US is critical to our readiness'

IAF Commander:

'Strike on Houthis was aimed at entire Middle East'

Israeli Air Force Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar spoke with the heads of the local authorities and said that the IAF is ready for war. 'There will be a knockout punch as lethal as possible.'

'Strike on Houthis was aimed at entire Middle East'

'A tremendous addition'

IAF inaugurates new drone squadron

The new 147th 'Battering Ram' Squadron will operate 'Star' unmanned aerial vehicles that carry out various strikes and intelligence-gathering missions in the south, north, and Judea and Samaria at all hours of the day.

IAF inaugurates new drone squadron

'No one is irreplaceable'

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.

Likud's Tali Gottlieb: Those refusing to serve don't impress me

'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.

IAF senior officials sign letter supporting not volunteering

4 air force pilots refuse to report for duty

Refusals follow passage of limitation of reasonableness standard in first reading.

4 air force pilots refuse to report for duty

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.

Iranian Air Force officer dies under mysterious circumstances

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

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.

Arutz Sheva speaks with air force pilots from around the globe

Israeli Air Force holds fifth international 'Blue Flag' exercise

International 'Blue Flag' Air Force exercise simulates combat scenarios for aircraft from Israel and multiple participating nations.

Israeli Air Force holds fifth international 'Blue Flag' exercise

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.

Watch: NATO Allies 'migrate' north for the summer

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.'

First female Deputy Commander of Air Force combat squadron

'Desert Eagle' int'l air force exercise concludes

Israeli, US aircrews practice various operational scenarios, including joint exercises against ground, aerial, and combined threats.

'Desert Eagle' int'l air force exercise concludes

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.

Amos Levitov, renowned Israeli air force pilot, dies at 73

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.

Report: Assad regime dropped chlorine bomb on civilians in 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

Air Force trains for surprise war with Hezbollah

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.

Cabinet gives Air Force multibillion dollar blank cheque

DM visits IAF: Israel knows how 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.'

DM visits IAF: Israel knows how to use its capabilities anywhere

Watch: Independence Day flyover

Air Force limits traditional Independence Day flyover to salute hospital staff, prevent gatherings. Here is the full list of flyover times.

Watch: Independence Day flyover

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.

Watch: US military helicopters arrive in Israel

Former Commander of the Air Force passes away

Retired General Amos Lapidot, the 10th Commander of the Air Force passes away, age 85.

Former Commander of the Air Force passes away

F35i light up the skies

Two new F35i fighters are the first to spearhead the new squadron.

F35i light up the skies

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.

Watch: Special air show at IDF Air Force Base

'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.

'The whole Air Force is in the air'

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.

Unusual statement attributed to Israel Air Force Commander

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.

Flight course: Learn to overcome 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.'

'I prayed this wouldn't be our last meeting'

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

Body of Pilot Yakir Nave located after 56 years

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.

Is Israel ready for another war?

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.

Israel to use F-35I stealth fighters in Syria

Ramon International Airport does dress rehearsal

Air Force currently conducting exercise at new airport to check fitness to operate for general public.

Ramon International Airport does dress rehearsal

Senior air force official:

'We attacked infrastructure - not terrorists'

Official summarizes attacks on Gaza. 'We attacked some surprising targets. We did not use all our force.'

'We attacked infrastructure - not terrorists'

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.'

Netanyahu: We blew up Iran's ATM

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.

Watch: 40 fighters, 10 squadrons, 2 missions - no landings

Air Force ready to deal powerful blow

Former IAF Commander Amir Eshel: 'Chances of an initiated war against us in north are low.'

Air Force ready to deal powerful blow

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.

Israel Air Force strikes Gaza

IDF apologizes for spooking Tel Aviv residents

Air Force says they are sorry for causing pandemonium when they practiced for flyover unannounced on Thursday.

IDF apologizes for spooking Tel Aviv residents

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.

Arutz Sheva meets US Electronic Warfare Aircraft - the Prowler

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,

How does the Israeli security reality look from the cockpit?

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.

Air Force implements new LGBT-friendly policies

Assessment:

IDF attacked terror tunnel in Gaza

Assessments are that spokesperson's unusual announcement of strike on 'central terror infrastructure' implies attack on terror tunnel.

IDF attacked terror tunnel in Gaza

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.

Number of female pilots not soaring, despite recruitment efforts

Naval Iron Dome operational

Air Force completes deployment of battery in warship, conducts successful test;System is to protect strategic sea facilities.

Naval Iron Dome operational

F-16s and Patriot missiles: Summing up Blue Flag

Watch: Largest joint international air force training exercise in Israel's history held in southern Israel.

F-16s and Patriot missiles: Summing up Blue Flag

Near-disaster as paratroopers jump over underflying plane

Transport Ministry report reveals communication failure between IAF control tower and military plane led to near fatal accident.

Near-disaster as paratroopers jump over underflying plane

First since 1998:

Massive IDF wargames involving tens of thousands of soldiers

Forces to simulate infiltration and takeover of northern village as well as massive fire and IDF attack against enemy in air, land and sea.

Massive IDF wargames involving tens of thousands of soldiers

Fast and furious: The new police helicopters

Four of most advanced helicopters in world operationalized by Israel Police to assist activities against terror, crime, and road bullying.

Fast and furious: The new police helicopters

Air Force tragedy

Pilots reported problem before deadly helicopter crash

Pilots of doomed helicopter flight which left 1 dead reported problem with vehicle 9 minutes before disaster.

Pilots reported problem before deadly helicopter crash

Tragedy in the IAF:

Pilot killed in training accident

Second pilot suffers very serious injuries in helicopter crash.

Pilot killed in training accident

Watch: Major IAF events during 2016

Watch a summary of the major innovations in the Israeli Air Force during the course of 2016.

Watch: Major IAF events during 2016

Golan Heights sirens raised but no hits detected

Golan Heights sirens raised but no artillery hits were detected.

Golan Heights sirens raised but no hits detected