News and updates about IAF

IDF continues to strike Hamas targets in Gaza

The IDF struck a military post belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip

IDF continues to strike Hamas targets in Gaza

Israel and USA hold joint missile defense drill

A series of simulations was held to enhance operational competence with all layers of Israel's missile systems.

Israel and USA hold joint missile defense drill

IAF completes joint exercise with Greek air force

Participating in the exercise were dozens of fighter jets from various squadrons, refueling tankers and the IAF’s surveillance aircraft.

IAF completes joint exercise with Greek air force

Yes it's an emergency - an IDF Tzav 8!

First step, Tsav 8, to e followed by legislative and institutional changes, real ones. Op-ed.

Yes it's an emergency - an IDF Tzav 8!

Liberman: IAF chief's comments proved the government is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Serious questions have been raised about Netanyahu's competence and ability to lead the State of Israel.

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Gallant working to reach agreement on reasonability standard

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is working to reach a consensus on the reasonability standard, fearing mass refusal to serve in the IDF.

Gallant working to reach agreement on reasonability standard

Hundreds of IAF reserve pilots to refuse service

Several hundred IAF pilots intend not to report for reserve duty due to the judicial reform.

Hundreds of IAF reserve pilots to refuse service

IAF receives three new F-35s

The newly delivered fighters bring Israel's fleet of F-35s to 39.

IAF receives three new F-35s

IAF commander: 'Call for reservists to continue service'

In an unusual message to IAF commanding officers, IAF commander Tomer Bar addressed the judicial reform and calls to refuse to serve.

IAF commander: 'Call for reservists to continue service'

IDF, US Central Command, complete Juniper Oak Exercise

IDF, US Central Command, complete 3rd Juniper Oak Exercise of the year. The exercise also included combat scenarios in the cyber dimension.

IDF, US Central Command, complete joint air force exercise

'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

Report: Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian arms depots in Syria

For the second time this week, Israeli planes reportedly struck Syria. The Syrian air defense system was not activated.

Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian arms depots in Syria

Graduation ceremony held for 33 new IAF pilots

The 186th Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony was held today at the Hatzerim Air Force Base.

Graduation ceremony held for 33 new IAF pilots

Second time in a month: Unannounced IDF exercise causes public panic

Less than a month after an explosion worried civilians in southern Israel, northern residents concerned by heavy fighter jet traffic.

Unannounced IDF exercise causes public panic

Saudi Media: Israel struck secret Iranian unit in Syria

According to the report, in May, Israel struck a secret Iranian unit charged with building missiles and precision weapons.

Israel struck secret Iranian unit in Syria

Watch: IAF aborts strike on after identifying children near terror target

The aircraft had to hold their fire after two children were identified in striking range of the target.

IAF aborts strike after identifying children near terror target

IAF holds award ceremony for Israel Dog Unit

The IAF thanked the Israel Dog Unit for taking part in an escape exercise in southern Israel with a special awards ceremony.

IAF holds award ceremony for Israel Dog Unit

After tense night: Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas targets in Gaza. One rocket hits yard of home, no injuries. IDF permits residents to resume regular routines.

Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

For the first time: IAF flyover to pass Elon Moreh, Itamar, Beit El and Mevo Dotan

The flyover, which will take place in honor of Israel’s 75th Independence Day, signifies unity between Judea and Samaria and the IDF.

IAF flyover to pass Elon Moreh, Itamar, Beit El and Mevo Dotan

Israel Dog Unit holds joint exercise with IAF

The exercise was held over four days in the deserts of southern Israel.

Israel Dog Unit holds joint exercise with IAF

Over 100 IAF craft to take part in Independence Day flyover

IDF completing training and preparations for events on Israel's 75th Independence Day next week.

Over 100 IAF craft to take part in Independence Day flyover

Watch: IAF shoots down drone from Gaza

IDF publishes footage of UAV which was brought down over Gaza this morning.

Watch: IAF shoots down drone from Gaza

IDF: Drone shot down from Syria likely Iranian

Iranian drone crossed into Israeli airspace before being shot down. Another UAV shot down over Gaza today.

IDF: Drone shot down from Syria likely Iranian

IDF scrambles fighter jets, downs aircraft near Syrian border

IAF fighters, helicopters scrambled after aircraft violates Israeli airspace from Syria.

IDF scrambles fighter jets, downs aircraft near Syrian border

IAF commander: Reserve pilots who do not report for duty will be expelled

Maj. Gen Tomer Bar told senior officers in a closed meeting that pilots who refuse duty in protest would be expelled from their squadrons.

Reserve pilots who do not report for duty will be expelled

Netanyahu: Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel

Prime Minister responds to announcement by reservist pilots that they will not be attending training flights.

'Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel'

Israeli Air Force to participate in US Air Force “Red Flag” exercise

The exercise will take place over the course of two weeks and will include a wide range of training drills.

IAF to participate in US Air Force “Red Flag” exercise

Suspended IAF pilot speaks out: 'We never called to refuse duty'

The reserve pilot suspended from the IAF wrote to his comrades asking that they 'preserve the cohesion of the IAF '.

Suspended IAF pilot speaks out: 'We never called to refuse duty'

Elite reserve pilots will report to base tomorrow

37 pilots to come to base as scheduled for discussions with commanders after saying they would skip training to protest judicial reforms.

Elite reserve pilots will report to base tomorrow

Judicial reform protests: Former IAF commanders demand PM halt reforms

Reforms pose 'tangible danger to national security,' former Air Force commanders claim.

Former IAF commanders demand PM halt reforms

Gallant responds to IAF pilots: Any call for refusal to obey orders harms the IDF

Defense Minister warns against refusal to serve in the reserves on the grounds of opposition to the judicial reform.

'Any call for refusal to obey orders harms the IDF'

37 elite reserve pilots refuse to show up for training

Over 90% of elite 69th "Hammers" Squadron announce they will protest judicial reforms rather than return to base for scheduled training.

37 elite reserve pilots refuse to show up for training

Oy Vey! Thomas Friedman is upset with Israel!

He is the Korach of our times, and so is the rest of his paper, plus even the media in Israel, Hebrew and English…except this one. Op-ed.

Oy Vey! Thomas Friedman is upset with Israel!

IAF Pilots Course: 41 new graduates receive their wings

President, Prime Minister, IDF Chief-of-Staff attend ceremony marking conclusion of three-year course.

41 new graduates receive their wings

IAF celebrates end of Remotely Piloted Aircraft course

Complexity of today's warfare demands new tools, the IDF has among the best in the world.

IAF celebrates end of Remotely Piloted Aircraft course

IDF, US Armed Forces hold aerial joint exercises

Joint exercises of F-35s, F-16s, and F-15s simulate various scenarios, including aerial refueling.

IDF, US Armed Forces hold aerial joint exercises

In preparation for Netanyahu: Israel's 'Air Force One' returns to the skies

State airplane "Kanaf Tzion," grounded by PM Lapid, set to resume service within weeks.

Israel's 'Air Force One' returns to the skies

Historic: In first, senior IAF official visits Kingdom of Bahrain

'Visit continues the strengthening of relations, cooperation, between IDF and militaries of the region.'

In first, senior IAF official visits Kingdom of Bahrain

Lebanon: Israel using our airspace to launch strikes on Syria

Lebanon's Foreign Ministry says it will complain to UN Security Council over Israel's use of its airspace to launch air strikes on Syria.

'Israel using our airspace to launch strikes on Syria'