News and updates about IAF

Watch: IAF Pilots-to-be prepare for graduation

IDF to graduate Flight Course 192 this week, after cadets completed three years of training during ongoing war.

Watch: IAF Pilots-to-be prepare for graduation

New unit for religious women in the Air Force

Israeli Air Force approves new gender-specific combat unit for religious women, with the first recruits set to enlist in November 2026.

New unit for religious women in the Air Force

Southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates terrorist who emerged from tunnel

IAF eliminates a terrorist who exited one of the access shafts of the underground terror infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge and posed an immediate threat to troops.

IDF eliminates terrorist who emerged from tunnel

Drama over the Mediterranean

IAF fighters dispatched to escort passenger plane

An airliner en route from Warsaw to Israel triggered an emergency code, prompting the Israeli Air Force to scramble fighter jets.

IAF fighters dispatched to escort passenger plane

Minutes after launch:

IDF destroys launcher used to fire missiles at troops

After Hezbollah launched missiles at soldiers, the IAF struck the launcher, which was loaded and ready to fire additional rockets.

IDF destroys launcher used to fire missiles at troops

IAF commander reveals:

Major strike on Iran halted an hour before take-off

Major General Omer Tischler revealed that the entire Air Force was preparing to take off for Iran, but was stopped as the pilots were being briefed due to US pressure.

Major strike on Iran halted an hour before take-off

In southern Lebanon

Terrorist cells threatening IDF troops eliminated

IAF successfully intercepts rockets launched toward area in which IDF soldiers are operating, eliminating terrorists who posed a threat to the troops.

Terrorist cells threatening IDF troops eliminated

Watch:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Over the past 24 hours, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites and eliminated terrorists in the area of Tyre and additional areas in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Watch:

IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

The “Shahaf" Unit continues to conduct intelligence collection, fire direction, and strikes through surveillance operations in Lebanon.

IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

Defense officials confirm:

Piece of Iranian missile struck Ramat David airbase

Part of an Iranian missile struck the Ramat David Airbase on Sunday night. IAF assesses that the object was likely debris from an interception.

Piece of Iranian missile struck Ramat David airbase

Missile from Yemen intercepted

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

IDF strikes approximately 15 targets in Iran, including an airport and a drone warehouse. The IRGC confirms the strike. Concurrently, a missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel is intercepted.

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

Hezbollah attacked twice within hours; Will Israel strike Beirut?

Sirens activated this morning in the areas of Manara, Kiryat Shmona, & Misgav Am. IAF intercepts UAV & 2 other projectiles from Lebanon.

Hezbollah attacked twice within hours; Will Israel strike Beirut?

Watch:

Terrorists eliminated while launching drone

IDF forces spot Hezbollah terrorists preparing to launch drone, eliminate them in airstrike, thwarting planned attack.

Terrorists eliminated while launching drone

IDF reveals:

Multiple top Hezbollah commanders eliminated in past two weeks

Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated, 800 of them were killed after the start of the ceasefire understandings.

Multiple top Hezbollah commanders eliminated in past two weeks

Watch

Israel’s new next-gen strategic aircraft lands at Nevatim Airbase

The IDF has released special footage of the landing of the new KC-46 "Gideon" tanker and transport aircraft at Nevatim Air Base.

Israel’s new next-gen strategic aircraft lands at Nevatim Airbase

New refueling plane lands in Israel

Israeli Air Force receives first of six Boeing KC-46 'Gideon' refueling and transport aircraft.

New refueling plane lands in Israel

Escalation continues

IDF strikes over 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

The IDF said it struck over 100 Hezbollah targets overnight, including weapons depots and command centers across Lebanon.

IDF strikes over 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

Cleared for publication:

Ltc. (Res.) Yuval and Ltc. (Ret) Itai killed in plane crash

Lt. Col. (Res.) Yuval Inbar, 50, a former fighter pilot and squad commander and active reservist, died when his light plane went down near Afula.

Ltc. (Res.) Yuval and Ltc. (Ret) Itai killed in plane crash

Southern Gaza:

Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

The IAF, guided by the ground troops, eliminated the terrorist after he crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat.

Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

Dramatic evacuation in southern Lebanon

An IAF helicopter failed to take off while evacuating wounded troops out of southern Lebanon. An additional helicopter was dispatched while an IAF crew worked to repair the error.

Dramatic evacuation in southern Lebanon

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UAV operator and ground troops work to eliminate terrorist

IDF footage shows an IAF drone striking a terrorist suspected of planting an explosive device in southern Gaza, in support of the Kfir Brigade.

UAV operator and ground troops work to eliminate terrorist

Air Force chief:

“We were on brink of undermining foundations of the IAF"

In his farewell speech, outgoing Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar also addressed the need for a commission of inquiry and the period of refusals to serve that preceded the war.

“We were on brink of undermining foundations of the IAF"

Netanyahu

Our pilots are prepared to reach anywhere in Iranian airspace

The Prime Minister presented the principles of Israel’s military buildup plan, which include purchasing new fighter squadrons, domestic weapons production, and establishing a project to counter the threat of drones across various arenas.

Our pilots are prepared to reach anywhere in Iranian airspace

Katz on Iran:

'We may need to act again soon'

Omer Tishler promoted to Major General ahead of assuming Air Force command, as Defense Minister warns of ongoing threats from Iran and Hezbollah.

'We may need to act again soon'

New details on espionage case:

Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

New details reveal Iranian handlers pushed an IDF service member for escalating missions, including a reported request to assassinate the Air Force chief.

Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

Severe espionage case:

Two IAF service members spied for Iran

Two Air Force technicians were arrested and charged after they allegedly sent information about fighter jet systems and footage from inside a military base to their Iranian handlers.

Two IAF service members spied for Iran

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

A major and deeply concerning espionage case has come to light, involving a suspected network operating within the IDF on behalf of Iranian intelligence.

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

'Eternal Darkness'

IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah

The IDF says over 250 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, were eliminated in major airstrikes across Lebanon during largest attack on Hezbollah since operation began.

IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah

Footage from Lebanon:

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

IDF identifies missile launcher in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon and eliminates it in rapid closure cycle, thwarting launch before it could be carried out.

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

Missile-cam footage:

IDF makes quick work of Iranian air defense systems

In precise strikes carried out under the direction of IDF intelligence, more than 130 Iranian terror regime air defense systems were eliminated.

IDF makes quick work of Iranian air defense systems

Critical site targeted

Wide IDF airstrike cripples Iran’s missile production network

The IDF carried out a large-scale strike in Iran, targeting missile launch sites and a key facility producing materials used in explosives and ballistic weapons.

Wide IDF airstrike cripples Iran’s missile production network

IDF strikes the largest petrochemical complex in Iran

The Air Force attacked strategic core infrastructure in the Asaluyeh area used to produce explosives and propellants for ballistic missiles.

IDF strikes the largest petrochemical complex in Iran

Another blow to the IRGC’s military buildup

IDF eliminated Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, a senior commander in the IRGC’s Oil Headquarters, which enables the continued activity and military buildup of the IRGC.

Another blow to the IRGC’s military buildup

Footage reveals:

This is how Iran's air defense system was destroyed

Israeli Air Force strikes over 120 IRGC air defense and missile systems in 24 hours, eyeing aerial superiority.

This is how Iran's air defense system was destroyed

In one day:

IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran

Fighter jet strikes launcher after missile launch. Commander of central missile unit in western Iran eliminated.

IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran

From air, sea, and land

Fighting in Lebanon continues

IDF eliminated over 40 terrorists and struck dozens of Hezbollah infrastructure sites of the past day.

Fighting in Lebanon continues

IDF confirms:

Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated

IDF eliminates Jamshid Eshaqi, who led the financial arm of the regime’s forces as well as the military industries responsible for the production of ballistic missiles and the regime’s mechanisms of repression.

Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated

Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel

Eight to ten missiles launched from Iran at central Israel. Several impact sites reported. IDF launches wave of strikes in Tehran.

Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel

Behind the scenes

IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Air Force tanker aircraft, which have carried out approximately 2,000 aerial refuelings, enable Israel's sustained air superiority in Iran over time.

IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Tehran:

20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Over the last 24 hours, the IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting 20 weapon manufacturing sites and a research and development site.

20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Missile-cam:

Dramatic footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran

Special footage published by the IDF for the first time shows precise strikes carried out against air defense systems across Tehran.

Dramatic footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran

Over 1,600 kilometers from Israel

IDF strikes Iranian air defense sites near Caspian Sea

IAF struck air defense systems concealed in a forested area near the Caspian Sea in northern Iran.

IDF strikes Iranian air defense sites near Caspian Sea

Tehran:

120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites

Dozens of IAF fighter jets target Iran's regime weapons research, development, & production sites in the Iranian capital.

120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites

IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages

IDF launches wave of strikes on Iranian regime targets amid reports of widespread power outages in Tehran.

IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages

Footage from the cockpit:

US refueling plane and Israeli fighter planes

Special footage from Iran's skies shows US and Israeli planes refuel together midair.

US refueling plane and Israeli fighter planes

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah anti-tank commander

Hassan Mohammad Bashir led hundreds of terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and commanded several terrorist cells that carried out continuous anti-tank fire toward northern Israel.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah anti-tank commander

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terror cell

Command center in Dahieh, gas stations funding Hezbollah, destroyed; Hezbollah terrorists firing at IDF troops eliminated.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terror cell

After attempts to rebuild:

Iranian military industry suffers major blow

IAF strikes a major plant where the Iranian regime developed and produced explosive materials for a variety of weapons.

Iranian military industry suffers major blow

'Direct hit, Alpha, well done'

Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

IDF publishes footage of a strike on a ballistic missile launcher that was loaded and ready to be used for missile launches toward Israeli territory.

Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran

In widescale wave of strikes, IDF targeted several Iranian regime security organization headquarters and bases, as well as key weapons manufacturing sites.

IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran

Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran

Thousands of bombs originally intended for Egypt decades ago are now being used by the IDF in strikes on Iranian regime targets.

Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran

IDF strikes weapons production sites and headquarters in Tehran

Israeli Air Force struck Iranian military bases, weapons sites, and intelligence headquarters in Tehran as part of efforts to weaken regime capabilities.

IDF strikes weapons production sites and headquarters in Tehran

Air Force Investigation: Why did the interception fail?

The IAF emphasized that the failure was not due to human error or a technical malfunction. On the same night, two other “Qadr" missiles were successfully intercepted.

Air Force Investigation: Why did the interception fail?

IDF reveals:

Jet targeted by Iranian missile, mission completed safely

Iranian surface-to-air missile launched at Israeli aircraft during operations in Iranian airspace, IDF reveals.

Jet targeted by Iranian missile, mission completed safely

Two waves of strikes

IDF destroys key Iranian weapons factories and missile launchers

The IDF intensifies its strikes on Iran’s military infrastructure, targeting factories and missile launch sites.

IDF destroys key Iranian weapons factories and missile launchers

130 targets hit

IDF strikes Iranian ballistic missiles and UAVs

IDF strikes over 130 Iranian targets, including missiles and UAVs, in order to weaken Iran's defenses and missile capabilities.

IDF strikes Iranian ballistic missiles and UAVs

The incredible statistics of Operation Roaring Lion

A senior Air Force official reveals the numbers behind the multi-scene campaign: an unprecedented flight rate, the destruction of 85% of Iranian air defense and detection systems.

The incredible statistics of Operation Roaring Lion

'One of the most significant strikes'

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

For the first time, the IDF targeted Iranian targets on the Caspian Sea, striking naval vessels and infrastructure.

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

Watch: IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter

In Hamadan strike, IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter at Sanandaj Airport.

Watch: IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter

IDF strikes for the first time in the Caspian Sea

The Israel Air Force targets the Iranian Navy headquarters in the north of the country, 1,300 km from Israel, destroys operational vessels in Bandar Anzali.

IDF strikes for the first time in the Caspian Sea