 Croatia gives Israel one week to fix fighter jet dealAfter US nixes $500 million Israeli-Croatia F-16 deal, Croatia gives Israel one week to gain US approval or acquisition will be scrapped. Report: US blocks F-16 sale to CroatiaUS reportedly furious at deal for Israel to sell old American-made F-16s to Croatia. Disaster averted as Israeli F-16's brakes fail during landingIsraeli F-16I fighter jet nearly crashes into IAF base during landing, after landing brakes malfunction. Mechanic accidentally shoots and destroys F-16Belgium Air Force mechanic mistakenly shoots F-16 cannon, destroying another plane nearby. Two technicians lightly injured.Croatia set to buy Israeli fighter jetsDeal to buy Israeli F-16s 'historic,' Croatian Defense Minister Krsticevic says.Israeli F-16 crash caused by human error, IAF saysFlight crew failed to engage in evasive maneuvers following missile launch, IAF internal report claims, leading to downing of F-16 fighter.Injured Israel Air Force pilot released from hospitalCondition of F-16I pilot who was seriously injured during operation over Syria improves, leading to his discharged from Rambam Hospital.IAF: F-16 shoot down was 'operational failure'Investigation into loss of F-16I during operation over Syria on Saturday suggests pilot could ordinarily have evaded aging S-200 missile. IAF commander tells wounded pilot he 'made the right decision'IAF Commander Amikam Norkin praises wounded pilot for deciding to eject, says he 'saved his navigator's life and his own life.' 'We heard an explosion and realized we'd been hit'Downed pilot describes dramatic moments after missile hit plane. 'It's a very uncomfortable feeling to lose control of your plane.' Watch: Israeli F-16 shot downSecurity camera in northern Israel captures crash of Israeli fighter jet shot down Saturday by Syrian anti-aircraft missiles. Watch: NATO F-16 harasses Russian Defense Minister's planeAfter a Russian plane harried a US warplane over the Baltic, a US plane flew near the plane of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu. Update: Jordanian F-16 shoots down drone at Syrian borderFollows earlier reports of troop concentrations near Syrian border. The parsha and current events: The strong forceThe only one who can appraise the greatness of the Creator is the Creator Himself. Iraq Starts Using F-16s Against ISISIraq announces it has put F-16 warplanes acquired from the United States into action against ISIS jihadists. United States Deploys F-16s to TurkeyThe United States for the first time deploys half a dozen F-16 warplanes to Turkey to help anti-ISIS operations.UAE Rejoins Coalition, Puts Fighter Jets to JordanAfter Jordanian pilot burned UAE pulled out, but now it appears to be redoubling efforts to smash ISIS terrorists. U.S.: Jordanian Plane Wasn't Shot Down by ISISUnited States military confirms a Jordanian F-16 warplane crashed in Syria but denies it was shot down by ISIS as the group has claimed. Failed Ukrainian Hijacker Charged in TurkeyIstanbul court charges Ukrainian over his failed attempt to force a Turkish airliner to land in Sochi.Turkey Foils Plane HijackingTurkish F-16 makes a plane land in Istanbul after hijacker on board demands it fly to Sochi. Jets Scrambled Twice Saturday; IDF MumIAF F-16 and F-15 jets were scrambled for unknown reasons, into Israel's northern and southern skies. U.S. Delays Delivery of F-16s to EgyptThe U.S. is delaying the planned delivery of four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt because of the situation in the country, says the Pentagon. IDF Finds ‘Black Box’ of Crashed Fighter JetBox may reveal why F-16 crashed off the Gaza coast. U.S. to Deliver Fighter Jets to EgyptThe United States plans to go through with the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Egypt despite Morsi's overthrow. Video: Aircrew Rescued after IAF F-16 CrashesThe jet was on a training flight when its engine failed. It fell into the sea after the crew ejected safely. U.S.-Led Military Drill Starts in JordanJordan announces the start of the “Eager Lion” military exercises, with the participation of 8,000 soldiers from 19 countries.U.S. Officials: Patriots May Remain in JordanUnited States officials confirm that Patriot missiles and F-16s being deployed to Jordan for military exercises may be kept there. U.S. to Send Patriots and F-16s to JordanThe United States will send a Patriot missile battery and F-16 fighters to Jordan for a military drill and may keep the weapons there. Hizbullah Denies Sending Drone into IsraelPrime Minister's helicopter landed, waited until suspected Hizbullah UAV was shot down before taking off again. Egypt Receives First Batch of F-16s from the U.S.Egypt receives four F-16 aircraft from the United States, the first of a group of 20 that will be delivered this year. F-16s 'Fired Bunker-Buster, 8 Missiles'London-based Arab newspaper says Iranian Revolutionary Guards who were guarding the installation were killed.IAF Pilots Forced to Abandon F-16 During LandingTwo IAF pilots were forced to abandon their F-16 jet on Wednesday, while attempting to land it at the Ramat David airbase in northern Israel US Sends Muslim Brotherhood’s Morsi 20 F-16 JetsEgypt’s unstable Muslim Brotherhood regime, voted into power on an anti-US and anti-Israel platform, is to receive 20 F-16 fighter jets.F-16 Engines Stolen from IAF BaseIAF belatedly finds that several engines have been stolen. Arab metal thieves with help from the inside are suspected. Israeli Planes in ‘Mock Raids’ over LebanonThe Air Force carried out “mock raids” over Lebanon, hours after Israel downed a drone, Lebanese media report. TV: Hizbullah launched it.US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Off Japanese CoastAn American F-16 fighter jet has crashed in Pacific Ocean waters off the coast of Japan. No comment from US officials. IAF Ground Tech's Ear Saves Pilot's LifeSFC 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.US Sells F-16s to Egypt in Grapel DealEgypt came out a big winner in the deal for Ilan Grapel: the US will sell Cairo the F-16 fighter, while Israel frees 25 prisoners. Hydrazine Hurts 33 SoldiersSoldiers on IAF base Ramat David inhaled the highly toxic chemical, used in F-16s. IDF Pilots' Bodies FoundThe IDF has found the remains of two IAF pilots who were killed when a Sufa F-16I advanced airplane crashed in southern Israel.IAF Strike Halted TwiceIAF fighter jets attacked tunnels in Gaza Friday but mission was put on hold twice because of concern over hitting uninvolved people. Egypt's Massive US Arms DealUS will sell 24 F-16 jet fighters, huge arms cache to Egypt in a $3.2 billion deal. No deal in the works with Israel. US Helps Arabs Prepare for IranWhile the US is talking up tough sanctions against Iran, it is training United Arab Emirates pilots on F-16 planes to prepare for war with Iran. |
