![]() 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. |